Remote Automotive Data Scientist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Dev budget

Innovation focus

Job summary

Placements24 invites a highly skilled Data Scientist to join a fully remote analytics team. You will analyze vast datasets from connected vehicles and manufacturing processes to build predictive models and optimize performance.

You will leverage Python/R, ML libraries, and cloud platforms to drive data-informed decisions, collaborating across functions to influence product development and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, CS, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with ML projects.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R with ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large automotive datasets.
• Develop and validate predictive models for maintenance and behavior analysis.
• Analyze data to inform business strategy and product development.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate features.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy models into production.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

SQL

Spark

Cloud platforms

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science or related field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is leveraging big data to redefine the automotive experience and is looking for an innovative Remote Automotive Data Scientist to join their expanding analytics team. You will analyze vast datasets generated by connected vehicles, manufacturing processes, and customer interactions to extract actionable insights. This role offers the ultimate flexibility of working remotely, allowing you to contribute to the future of automotive technology from anywhere. You will develop predictive models, optimize performance metrics, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization, collaborating with diverse teams to unlock the potential of automotive data. This is a unique opportunity to influence product development and customer engagement through advanced analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large and complex automotive datasets from various sources.
• Develop, implement, and validate predictive models and machine learning algorithms for applications such as predictive maintenance, driver behavior analysis, and production optimization.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business strategy and product development.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate the effectiveness of new features or strategies.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software engineers and domain experts to deploy models into production environments.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong portfolio of data analysis and machine learning projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and expertise in libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets in distributed computing environments (e.g., Spark).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses or profit sharing.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours to accommodate global teams.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and online courses.
• An intellectually stimulating environment focused on innovation and data-driven solutions in the automotive sector.