Strategic Data Science Lead

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Data Intelligence & Science

Lead Data Scientist

Manager - Non People LeaderCan work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

The Strategic Data Science Lead will be responsible for driving innovative initiatives and strategic planning for the organization through data-driven approaches and the application of data science methodologies.

Who You Are 

Minimum Qualification 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years’ experience in a related field

• Requires strong knowledge of AI/ML implementation and technical expertise

• Excellent communication and presentation sk skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization

• Experience working with AWS services and tools

• 3-5 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields

• Fluency in a general programming language, e.g., Python

• Machine Learning: The ability to build and implement a variety of common supervised and unsupervised models; expertise in model selection, tuning, implementation, and maintenance; deep knowledge of several standard ML libraries

• Expertise in at least two of the following areas

  • Statistics: Strong understanding of generalized linear models, time series models, forecasting techniques, cluster analysis, and principal component analysis 

  • Operations Research: Strong understanding of linear and mixed-integer optimization, discrete event simulation, heuristic methods, and network flow analysis

  • Machine Learning: The ability to build and implement a variety of common supervised and unsupervised models; expertise in model selection, tuning, implementation, and maintenance; deep knowledge of several standard ML libraries

Preferred

• Experience in Consulting background highly preferred

** Fully Remote anywhere in USA**

What’s In It For You 

Here’s a sneak peek of the benefits at your disposal as a Cox employee:​​

• A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans. ​
• Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules. ​
• Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families. ​
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match. ​
• Mental health support, including counseling and access to virtual wellness resources such as CALM.
• Access to Care.com, with up to 10 days of subsidized care for children, seniors and pets.

Check out all our benefits. ​

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Application Deadline: 12/29/2024