Senior Data Scientist

Autodesk, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Data Science & Analytics team within our Go-to-Market Data Intelligence organization.

You will apply machine learning, statistical methods, and practical AI techniques to complex business problems with meaningful impact, working with large real-world datasets and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to turn data into scalable products and insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and a graduate degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills, with experience handling large-scale data warehouses.
• Experience leading end-to-end ML models, data science products, or analytical solutions in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and improve data science models and products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather context and define value metrics.
• Transform data with SQL and build scalable datasets for modeling.
• Partner with ML engineering to deploy AI products.
• Lead cross-functional analytics projects and mentor junior team members.
• Communicate analyses and results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Graduate degree in data science / CS / statistics or related field

Tools

dbt

Job description

Job ID26WD101438Job Requisition ID #26WD101438Position OverviewAutodesk is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Data Science & Analytics team within our Go-to-Market Data Intelligence organization. This team develops data products, predictive models, machine learning products, and applied AI solutions that help Autodesk better understand customers and improve go-to-market decisions across the customer lifecycle.In this role, you will apply machine learning, statistical methods, and practical AI techniques to complex business problems with meaningful impact. You will work across complex, real-world datasets, develop and improve models, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to turn data into scalable products and business insights. This role is well suited for a strong individual contributor who brings deep technical judgment, thrives in ambiguity, and can guide high-impact work across multiple efforts.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, validate, and improve data science models and products. Participate in stakeholder planning sessions to gather context on ambiguous business challenges, and recommend data science modeling approaches that can drive business impactDefine customer and business value metrics, evaluation approaches, and validation criteria for models and products, including in situations with imperfect or incomplete dataUse SQL to transform complex data and build scalable datasets for modeling and analysisWork with the machine learning engineering team to develop, validate, and deploy machine learning and AI productsCollaborate with product owners and other stakeholders to shape new data product ideas or enhancementsDevelop technical design and architecture documentation for data science and AI productsHelp drive technical direction, working alongside engineering and product owners to navigate tradeoffs and execution decisionsManage priorities across multiple projects, including helping shape tradeoffs and cross-functional team prioritiesBecome an expert in Autodesk data - recommend approaches to make reusable features and data products that can be leveraged to ensure data science products are built on trusted, stable and scalable foundationCommunicate analyses, model performance, methodology, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiencesMinimum Qualifications5+ years of experience and a graduate degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative fieldAdvanced Python and SQL skills, including experience working with large-scale data warehousesExperience leading end-to-end development of machine learning models, data science products, or advanced analytical solutions in a business environmentStrong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts, decisions, and tradeoffs to different audiencesPreferred QualificationsExperience with dbtFamiliarity with go-to-market data such as Salesforce, financial metrics, or product usage and engagement dataExperience using AI productivity and coding toolsThe Ideal CandidateTranslate complex data into actionable business insights and compelling stories for technical and non technical stakeholdersPartner with product owners and cross functional teams to define priorities and solve high impact business problemsAnalyze large and complex datasets while maintaining a strong focus on data quality and accuracyApply statistical, analytical, and machine learning techniques to solve ambiguous business challengesDefine success metrics, measure outcomes, and recommend data driven solutions to improve business performanceLead end to end analytics projects and contribute to process improvements and best practicesCommunicate findings and recommendations clearly to influence business decisionsWork independently while collaborating effectively across teams and mentoring junior team members when neededBuild strong stakeholder relationships and proactively identify opportunities to drive business impactConnect analytical insights to broader business strategy and organizational goalsLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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!Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,000 and $156,200. 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.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belongingIn-Person Onboarding and Identity VerificationThis role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.