Data Scientist

AutoTrader.ca; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital automotive marketplace in Canada is seeking a Data Scientist to join their global Data Science team. This role involves designing AI and machine learning models that drive personalization and optimization in the automotive marketplace. The ideal candidate should have experience in deploying models to production, strong programming skills in Python and SQL, and familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Gym discounts

Employee assistance program

Annual training allowance

Conferences budget

Regular internal training

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data science or machine learning.
• Experience deploying models to production.
• Understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI models for personalization and optimization.
• Collaborate with teams on data-driven solutions.
• Support scalable ML infrastructure.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Strong SQL skills

Experience with ML/AI frameworks

Communicating technical concepts

Experience with MLOps concepts

Experience working in agile product development

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Jenkins

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands —AutoTrader.ca,AutoSync,Dealertrack Canada and CMS— help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence.

AutoTrader.cais Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over25 million monthly visits. ThroughAutoSync, we provide software solutions to3,500+ dealers, streamlining their operations, marketing, and sales.Dealertrack Canadais the country’s top automotive financing portal, processing more than6.5 million credit applicationseachyear.CollateralManagement (CMS) is a national tech solution that boosts lien and registrationservices, recoveryservices, and insolvencymanagementsolutions forCanadianLenders.

As part ofAutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.

Learn more attradercorporation.com.

Join our global Data Science team and contribute to shaping the future of the automotive marketplace through AI and machine learning. As a Data Scientist, you'll work on impactful AI initiatives that influence millions of users worldwide, with a focus on implementation and innovation.

In this role, you'll collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to build and improve AI solutions that set us apart in the industry. You'll apply your technical expertise and analytical mindset to develop ML products that solve real-world problems and deliver business value.

Our ideal candidate is a motivated data scientist who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that combines the stability of an industry leader with the agility of a startup culture. You are curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning, especially in emerging areas like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement predictive and generative AI models that power personalization, pricing, search, and optimization in marketplace and fintech domains
• Work with product and business teams to translate strategic goals into data-driven solutions, owning end-to-end model development for specific product features
• Extract actionable insights from large, complex datasets, presenting findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support scalable ML infrastructure using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS, EC2) to facilitate efficient model training and deployment
• Take ownership of model performance metrics, conducting regular evaluations and communicating results to stakeholders
• Lead technical discussions for your areas of ownership during team reviews, advocating for best practices in code quality and model design
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to improve team best practices and model quality
• Propose creative approaches to solve complex business problems, balancing technical innovation with practical implementation
• Contribute to exploration of GenAI applications, helping identify use cases and supporting their integration

What You’ll Need

• Advanced academic credentials in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI, with experience deploying models to production
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, and familiarity with ML/AI frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with machine learning algorithms (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning), including model evaluation and selection
• Hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Jenkins, Airflow)
• Understanding of MLOps concepts, including model monitoring and versioning
• Experience with model deployment through APIs (e.g., Flask, FastAPI) in both real‑time and batch‑processing environments
• Good communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to different audiences
• Experience working in agile product development environments (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience with GenAI/LLM technologies, including tools like Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, vector databases, and fine‑tuning methods

Bonus Points

• Experience in e-commerce, marketplaces, or high‑scale consumer platforms
• Familiarity with automotive data and applications in pricing, inventory optimization, or recommendation systems
• Contributions to open‑source AI/ML projects, publications, or presentations at industry conferences

Experience Leveraging AI

Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into their daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for themselves and their teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued.

What’s in it for you…

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Fitness and wellness

• Discounts to nation‑wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.

Benefits from Day 1

• Gym discounts
• Local in‑office free gyms
• Employee and Family Assistance programWeekly virtual wellness events
• Annual lifestyle allowance of $1500 to grow your skills.
• Conferences & training budget
• Regular internal training programs

Financial planning

• 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

Competitive salary

• Annual bonus structure
• 3% CPP matching

If this opportunity excites you, but you're unsure whether your background checks every box, we value passion, curiosity, and a growth mindset. Reach out and tell us what strengths you would bring to the team. We look forward to hearing from you!