Principal Data Scientist - GenAI & ML Strategy Leader

AutoTrader.ca; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Employee and Family Assistance program

Virtual wellness events

Conferences & training budget

Regular internal training programs

3% pension matching

Job summary

Canada’s largest automotive marketplace seeks a Principal Data Scientist to spearhead AI initiatives impacting millions of users. You will shape Data Science strategy, design AI models, and collaborate with teams to drive innovation through data. Requires advanced academic credentials, 10+ years in data science, and expert skills in Python and SQL. This role offers benefits from day one, including gym discounts and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI.
• Expertise in GenAI/LLM technologies and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder management and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction of Data Science.
• Lead the design and deployment of AI models.
• Collaborate with product leaders for data-driven experimentation.

Skills

Python programming

SQL proficiency

Machine learning frameworks

MLOps best practices

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Flask

FastAPI

Job description

Canada’s largest automotive marketplace seeks a Principal Data Scientist to spearhead AI initiatives impacting millions of users. You will shape Data Science strategy, design AI models, and collaborate with teams to drive innovation through data. Requires advanced academic credentials, 10+ years in data science, and expert skills in Python and SQL. This role offers benefits from day one, including gym discounts and a pension plan.