Principal Data Scientist ON,CA + 3 more Posted a day ago

Autodesk, Inc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 129,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. in Canada is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics across construction solutions. You will guide a team, build predictive and descriptive models, and drive data-driven decisions shaping product adoption and customer outcomes.

You will partner with product teams, apply ML methods, and communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping scale data platforms and improve business operations.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Statistics/Analytics, Computer Science or related fields.
• Proficient in Python and SQL/NoSQL.
• Experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive).
• Experience with data science toolkits (pandas, Jupyter, scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
• Familiarity with ML techniques (classification, clustering, regression).

Responsibilities

• Work with product teams to apply data mining and ML methods to understand customer usage and outcomes.
• Lead junior/senior data scientists and analysts; guide project delivery from start to finish.
• Build predictive and descriptive models (e.g., customer lifetime value, retention).
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL/NoSQL

Big Data (Hadoop, Spark, Hive)

Statistical modeling

Machine Learning (TensorFlow, scikit‑L

R/MATLAB/SAS

Data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI)

Communication skills

Education

MS/PhD in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Statistics, CS

Tools

Domo/Looker/Tableau/PowerBI

Job description

Hybrid## Principal Data ScientistAMER - Canada - Ontario - RemoteApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 26WD101222**Job Requisition ID #**26WD101222**26WD101222 Principal Data Scientist** **Position Overview**With the current footprint in construction projects and recent acquisitions, Autodesk is well equipped to revolutionize the construction industry. The team is responsible for ensuring that the company has an accurate and practical understanding of our cloud platform usage health and ensuring we can understand our customers better and make data-driven decisions as an organization and improve product, business, adoption, and sales operations by applying data science. We work in close sync with our executive staff due to our direct impact on Autodesk Construction Solution business. **Responsibilities*** Work alongside a product development team and apply data mining, analytics and machine learning methods to understanding how customers use, adopt and achieve successful outcomes with our products* Lead junior/ senior data scientists and analysts. Apply statistical techniques to model customer behavior and trends to identify potential opportunities for growth and improvement* Building statistical models (both predictive and descriptive) for customer lifetime value modeling, retention modeling etc.* The ideal candidate is a strong data scientist who thinks outside the box, is naturally curious, highly collaborative, and has a passion for tackling complex data-centric problems **Minimum Qualifications*** MS/PhD in the fields of: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Statistics/Analytics, Computer Science, or other relevant fields* Proficient in Python* Experience working with relational SQL and/or NoSQL databases* Experience working with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive)* Experience in statistical programming tools such as R, Matlab, SAS, Python data science toolkits, etc.* Experience with data science toolkits like pandas, Jupyter, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, etc.* Familiarity with Statistics concepts and analysis, e.g. hypothesis testing, regression, experimental design, etc.* Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques, e.g. classification, clustering, regularization, optimization, dimension reduction, etc.* Experience implementing reporting programs like Domo, Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.* Experience in data visualization tools* Experience in customer analytics* Good communication skills and ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audience as well **The Ideal Candidate*** A curious individual who believes that data is the best tool to understand what is happening* An eager learner who will continually seek to expand their skills to new tools, techniques, and systems* A strong communicator who can understand complex patterns and simplify them down* A self-starter who finds new ways to solve problems* You have experience owning complex projects from start to finish. You define a data science roadmap and execute against it in collaboration with others* You are passionate about insights, not just data. You’re a strategic thinker and are able to synthesize methodology and data into actionable business and/or product strategy from your analyses **About Autodesk Construction Solutions** Autodesk has fully reimagined the construction business for the digital age, enabling companies to address the most important challenges they face today while preparing for new ways of working in the future. The Autodesk Construction Solutions (ACS) portfolio connects the office, trailer and field so customers can move seamlessly through each phase of a building's lifecycle - from design and pre-construction to construction, turnover and operations - with best-in-class solutions that include Assemble Systems, BuildingConnected and PlanGrid. General contractors, subcontractors, and owners around the world rely on ACS to win more work, enhance collaboration, speed decision-making, reduce risk, and improve overall project outcomes. **Learn More / Plus d'information** **About Autodesk / À propos d’Autodesk** Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! Bienvenue chez Autodesk ! Nos logiciels créent chaque jour des choses extraordinaires : des bâtiments les plus écologiques aux voitures les plus propres, en passant par les usines les plus intelligentes et les films à succès. Nous aidons les innovateurs à concrétiser leurs idées, transformant non seulement la façon dont les choses sont fabriquées, mais aussi ce qui peut l’être. Nous sommes très fiers de notre culture chez Autodesk ; elle est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Notre culture guide notre façon de travailler et de nous comporter les uns envers les autres, influence nos interactions avec nos clients et nos partenaires, et définit notre image au monde. En tant qu’Autodeskien, vous pouvez accomplir un travail significatif qui contribue à bâtir un monde meilleur, conçu et réalisé pour tous. Prêt à façonner le monde et votre avenir ? Rejoignez-nous ! **Salary transparency /** **Transparence Salariale**Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $129,000 and $189,200. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Le salaire est l'un des éléments du programme de rémunération concurrentiel d'Autodesk. Pour les postes basés au Canada, nous offrons un salaire de base entre $129,000 et $189,200. Le salaire est déterminé selon l'expérience professionnelle et l'emplacement du candidat(e), et peut dépasser cette fourchette. En plus du salaire de base, notre programme de rémunération peut inclure une prime annuelle, des commissions pour les postes de ventes, des attributions d'actions et un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux. **Belonging** We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging **In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification**This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.