Remote Senior Automotive Data Scientist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 2.305.000 - 3.458.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Remote position

Professional development opportunities

Global collaboration

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Automotive Data Scientist to join a fully remote team. You will leverage large datasets from connected vehicles, manufacturing, and customers to build predictive models and data-driven strategies across the automotive lifecycle.

The role emphasizes advanced ML, statistical modeling, and collaboration with product, engineering, and business stakeholders. A strong programming background in Python or R and experience deploying models in production are essential.

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data science or machine learning, with automotive focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong SQL and database experience.
• Proven track record deploying ML models in production.
• Deep understanding of statistics, experimental design, and data mining.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent data visualization skills (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and deploy advanced ML models on large automotive datasets.
• Extract, clean, transform, and integrate data from vehicle telematics, sensors, and customer databases.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and experiments to evaluate data-driven initiatives.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure for analysis and deployment.
• Collaborate with product, eng, and business to translate questions into data science projects.
• Communicate findings clearly through visualizations and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Stay at the forefront of data science and ML advancements in automotive tech.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to best practices in a remote team.
• Ensure data privacy and security in all analytical processes.
• Identify new opportunities to apply data science to automotive problems.

Conocimientos

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Tableau

Data Visualization

Remote Collaboration

Educación

Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, CS, Statistics, Math, Engineering

Herramientas

Spark

Hadoop

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in automotive data analytics and AI solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to leverage vast datasets from connected vehicles, manufacturing processes, and customer interactions to drive critical business insights and innovations. You will be responsible for developing advanced predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and data-driven strategies that enhance product development, operational efficiency, and customer experience across the automotive lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses a strong quantitative background, exceptional programming skills in languages like Python or R, and a deep understanding of machine learning frameworks and statistical modeling. This remote-first role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative, distributed environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing data-driven recommendations that shape the future of automotive technology. Our client is committed to pushing the boundaries of data science in the automotive sector, offering challenging projects and significant impact from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and deploy sophisticated machine learning models and statistical analyses on large-scale automotive datasets.
• Extract, clean, transform, and integrate data from diverse sources, including vehicle telematics, manufacturing sensors, and customer databases.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of data-driven initiatives.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure to support ongoing data analysis and model deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to identify key business questions and translate them into data science projects.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly and concisely through visualizations and presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay at the forefront of data science and machine learning advancements, particularly as they apply to the automotive industry.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's best practices and knowledge sharing within the remote team structure.
• Ensure data privacy and security protocols are strictly adhered to in all analytical processes.
• Drive innovation by identifying new opportunities to apply data science techniques to solve challenging automotive problems.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data science or machine learning, with a significant focus on automotive applications.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, and proficiency with relevant data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with SQL and database technologies.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent data visualization skills (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health coverage and retirement savings plans.
• This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including access to online courses, conferences, and certifications, are readily available.
• You will work on challenging and impactful projects at the cutting edge of automotive technology.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative global team that values innovation and data-driven decision-making.