Data Science Manager

Hyundai Capital; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Vehicle allowance

Health coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) with match

Life & disability insurance

Wellbeing resources

Leadership programs & career dev

Paid volunteer time off

Job summary

Hyundai Capital America is seeking a Data Science Manager to independently build, validate, and deploy ML and AI solutions across the enterprise. You will apply LLM-based and traditional ML techniques, partnering with business, product, and governance teams to deliver governable, measurable results.

The role emphasizes problem framing, data prep, model development, evaluation, and production support, with strong collaboration and leadership expectations in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years hands-on experience building ML/AI models and deploying to production.
• Experience leading projects or workstreams of moderate scope.
• Automotive or financial services experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Data Science/CS/Stats/Math/Engineering; related work experience may be considered.
• Master’s degree in a quantitative field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applied ML, AI, statistics including evaluation/validation.
• Experience with LLMs, agent development, RAG, tool calling, guardrails.
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark and SQL; ML/LLM frameworks.
• Experience deploying models on AWS (SageMaker/Bedrock) or similar; MLOps/LLMOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy ML/AI/statistical models for business problems.
• Build and evaluate LLM-based and agentic AI solutions with guardrails.
• Deploy models to production; maintain pipelines, versioning and drift monitoring.
• Collaborate with business, product, tech, governance and security teams.
• Contribute to modeling standards and provide technical guidance.
• Translate business problems into data science solutions and explain results.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI

Data Analysis

Python

PySpark

SQL

LLMs

Agent Development

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/CS/Math

Master's degree in quantitative field

Tools

AWS SageMaker

AWS Bedrock

Model Registry

Retrieval-Augmented Generation

LLMOps/AgentOps

Job description

Job Description - Data Science Manager (260000TB)

Job Description

Data Science Manager - ( 260000TB )

Description

Hyundai Capital America (HCA) helps people move forward. Through Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, we deliver innovative financing, leasing, and insurance solutions to more than 3 million customers and businesses nationwide.

We’re a company driven by growth, innovation, and people. At HCA, you’ll find opportunities to build new skills, expand your career, and make a real impact—while working in a diverse, inclusive, and values‑driven environment. We’re proud to support our communities through volunteerism, philanthropy, and engaged Employee Resource Groups.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Data Science Manager is an experienced individual contributor who independently builds, validates and deploys machine learning, AI and statistical models that support business needs across the enterprise. Working under general direction, the role owns assigned AI solutions from problem framing and data preparation through model development, evaluation and production, applying LLM-based and agentic AI techniques alongside traditional machine learning. The role partners with business, product, technology, AI governance, security and compliance teams to deliver well-governed solutions with measurable results.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Design, develop and deploy machine learning, AI and statistical models for assigned business problems; define success metrics with business partners and measure impact through testing and analysis.

Build and evaluate LLM-based and agentic AI solutions, including retrieval-augmented generation and AI agents, applying established evaluation, guardrail and quality standards.

Deploy models into production and maintain their performance, including training and inference pipelines, versioning, and monitoring for drift and accuracy.

Partner with business, product and technology teams, AI architecture and governance, security and compliance to scope use cases, access data, document solutions for the AI catalogue, and meet responsible-AI and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to team modeling standards and reusable patterns, conduct peer code and model reviews, and provide technical guidance as needed.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

5-7 years of hands‑on experience building machine learning, AI and statistical models and deploying them to production including building LLM‑based or agentic AI solutions; equivalent project experience may be considered.

Experience independently managing projects or workstreams of moderate scope and complexity.

Automotive or financial services industry experience preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or AI, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline; equivalent related work experience may be considered.

Master’s degree in a quantitative field preferred.

Thorough working knowledge of applied machine learning, AI and statistics, including model design, evaluation and validation.

Working experience with LLMs, agent development, retrieval-augmented generation, tool calling, and AI evaluation and guardrails.

Proficiency in Python, PySpark and SQL, and common machine learning and LLM application frameworks.

Experience building and deploying models on AWS (SageMaker, Bedrock) or a similar cloud platform, with working knowledge of MLOps/LLMOps/AgentOps practices such as model registry and monitoring.

Ability to translate business problems into well‑scoped data science solutions and explain model results and limitations to non‑technical stakeholders.

Understanding of responsible AI and model governance practices in a regulated environment.

Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA, our people drive our success. That’s why we offer a competitive rewards package that supports your health, financial future, and overall wellbeing—at work and beyond.

Benefits Highlights

Hybrid Flexibility – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Vehicle perks – monthly vehicle allowance plus purchase and lease discounts

Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-funded HSA contributions to help reduce healthcare costs

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one

100% company‑paid life and disability insurance

Wellbeing benefits including fitness and health resources

Leadership programs and career development that support continuous learning

Paid Volunteer Time Off and a company charitable donation in your honor

Because great benefits help you thrive—personally and professionally.

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace—because we believe diversity builds stronger teams. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided during the application process is requested in good faith and will be used solely in accordance with applicable employment laws.

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