Data Scientist

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

the venture studio division of Ford Motor Company.Ford Nextis focused on rapidly incubating & launching new vehicle-adjacent businesses to create long-term value for the company beyond the wheel. Ford Next team members are flexible with a startup mindset -- this is a group that thrives on moving quickly and growing through change.

What youll do...

• Critical Thinking:Able to influence the strategic direction of the company by finding opportunities in large rich data sets and crafting and implementing data driven strategies that fuel growth including cost savings revenue and profit.
• Modeling:Assessments and evaluating impacts of missing/unusable data design and select features develop and implement statistical/predictive models using advanced algorithms on diverse sources of data and testing and validation of models such as forecasting natural language processing pattern recognition machine vision supervised and unsupervised classification neural networks etc.
• Data Expert: Experience successfully going cold into datasets and have a process to understand clean and format the data. Experience with crafting ETL processes to source and link data in preparation for Model/Algorithm development. This includes domain expertise of data sets in the environment third-party data evaluations and data quality. Partner with data engineering to deliver quality codeand models at scale for millions of vehicles.
• Storytelling:Understand and communicate mathematical solutions as business problems solutions to product and non-technical partners.
• Technical leadership: Help to grow a team of data scientists and analysts through project leadership such as technical coaching mentorship and establishing team wide best practices. Able to read and implement latest paper developments in AI/ML research to solve practical problems.

Youll have...

• Masters degree in Computer Science Mathematics Statistics Physics Engineering or or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience of practicing statistical methods and applied research e.g. time series analysis neural networks GANs Gaussian regression experimentation causal inference etc.
• 3 years experience with Python Pandas Git Jira (or equivalent) SQL Cloud platforms.
• 3 years Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP (preferred) Azure Data Lake GCP Big Query Databricks Spark SQL and NO-SQL databases etc.

Even better you may have...

• PhD degree in Computer Science Mathematics Physics Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated successful application of analytical methods and machine learning techniques with measurable impact on product/design/business/strategy.
• Expert in Python Pyspark Pandas GCP.
• Familiarity working with Ford and connected vehicle data and deep knowledge of automobiles connected vehicle data & relevant infrastructure.
• Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Highly credible in organizational time management decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity working with big data to develop scalable production-ready solutions.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 2.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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