Senior AI & Data Scientist

Alcoa Australia; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 166,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration and bonus plan

Flexible hybrid working options

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Alcoa is seeking a Senior AI & Data Scientist to join our global Enterprise AI & Insight Team within ITAS, reporting to the AI Technical Lead. This role applies advanced AI and data science techniques to solve complex business challenges across Alcoa's Operations and Enterprise functions while helping shape the future of AI capability across the organization.

As a senior hands-on practitioner, you will work across the full AI solution lifecycle, from data exploration and experimentation through

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end AI and data science solutions that generate measurable business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in statistical modelling, ML, experimental design and model validation.
• Experience developing and evaluating generative AI solutions, including RAG and agentic AI.
• Strong programming and analytical skills for complex data and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of AI solutions across Operations and Enterprise functions.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable AI and analytics solutions.
• Develop, validate and deploy statistical, ML and generative AI models, including RAG and agentic use cases.
• Apply rigorous experimentation and data analysis to drive informed decisions.
• Lead a small team of data scientists with mentorship and quality oversight.
• Partner with stakeholders, AI Engineers and Data Engineers to deliver trusted AI solutions.

Skills

AI delivery

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Experimental design

Generative AI

Leadership

Programming

Education

Bachelor's in Statistics/Math/CS/Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About The Role

We're looking for a Senior AI & Data Scientist to join our global Enterprise AI & Insight Team within ITAS, reporting to the AI Technical Lead. This is a unique opportunity to apply advanced AI and data science techniques to solve complex business challenges across Alcoa's Operations and Enterprise functions while helping shape the future of AI capability across the organization.

As a senior hands-on practitioner, you'll work across the full AI solution lifecycle, from data exploration and experimentation through to model development, deployment and continuous improvement. You'll partner closely with AI Business Analysts, AI Engineers, Data Engineers, Architects and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, scalable and impactful AI solutions that create measurable business value.

In addition to delivering solutions, you'll provide technical leadership on assigned initiatives, mentor other practitioners and contribute to the development of best practices that strengthen Alcoa's AI capability globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of AI solutions across Operations and Enterprise functions.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable AI and advanced analytics solutions that generate measurable value.
• Develop, validate and deploy statistical, machine learning and generative AI solutions, including predictive, RAG and agentic AI use cases.
• Apply rigorous experimentation, model evaluation and data analysis to drive informed decision-making.
• Lead a small team of data scientists, providing technical leadership, mentorship and quality oversight across assigned initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders, AI Engineers and Data Engineers to deliver trusted, maintainable and responsible AI solutions.

What’s On Offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.

What You Can Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline (PhD highly regarded).
• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end AI and data science solutions that generate measurable business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, experimental design and model validation.
• Experience developing and evaluating generative AI solutions, including RAG, agentic AI and associated evaluation frameworks.
• Strong programming and analytical skills, with experience working with complex data and translating business challenges into scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring capability and experience working in complex industrial or asset-intensive environments.
• A flexible work approach to support global business priorities including participating in virtual meetings across various time zones and regions.

Additional Information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations. #AlcoaAUS

About the Location

Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.