Principal Data Scientist Search

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

eCommerce is a key digital enabler to Caterpillars aftermarket parts and services growth strategy. Delivering on the Caterpillar brand promise of premium high-quality solutions is an important element in accelerating the development and deployment of Caterpillars expanded capabilities in eCommerce.

The principal data scientist Search Quality Framework is responsible for architecting and implementing an advanced AI-driven search quality framework that rigorously validates whether search enhancements deliver the intended outcomes. This role leverages sophisticated data science skills including designing and deploying machine learning (ML) and deep learning models tailored for search relevance ranking and personalization. Key responsibilities involve developing automated evaluation pipelines using statistical analysis A/B testing and custom metrics to measure the impact of new algorithms on user experience and business goals This role combines strategic vision hands-on AI/ML expertise and leadership to build scalable high-performance search algorithms that deliver exceptional user experiences.

What You Will Do:

• Technical Strategy: Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews best practices and collaborative problem-solving.

• Feature Development: Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP vector search and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.

• Data Analysis & Optimization: Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g. CTR Query Distribution Zero Search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers data scientists and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives

Algorithm Development & Modeling

• Optimization Models: Profile and tune deep learning algorithms for maximum search efficiency for keyword matching user data and behavior preferences popularity and more.

• Behavioral Models: Profile the end-users behaviorsand signals and fine-tune models to reflect to rearrange the search facet values

• Context Models: Leverage AI/MI/LLM models to discern user intent and capture in relevant search categories

• Categorization Models : Leverage the Graph based models to build fitment recommendation based on Bill of materials.

• Personalization Models: Rule based segmentation ML based recommendation models PFM SSL models and Implicit Personalization models to enhance the search

What You Will Have:

• Search AI/ML Models: Strong track record to deploy Search related ML models in large industrial /automobile / Manufacturing parts application (Learning-Rank Lambda MART Deep Ranking Models)

• Search & Data Quality Frameworks: Extensive background in building frameworks that continuously monitor and improve search accuracy.

• Generative AI & LLMs: Proficiency in Fine-tuning and Prompt Engineering for Large Language Models specifically using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Indexing models BM25 Sematic Retrieval Query rewrite etc

• ML Platform Experience: Proven ability to work with large-scale search logs Product data and build robust future/label pipelines and deploy models thru MLOps/ML platforms and APIs in Cloud environment (AWS/Azure/GCP)

• Business Statistics: Extensive experience with statistical tools processes and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Programming Languages: Extensive knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of applying Python programming to solve business challenges; ability to use tools techniques and platforms to write and modify programming languages.

• Requirements Analysis: Working knowledge of tools methods and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Typically a Bachelors Masters or PhD degree in Applied Statistics Data Science Business Analytics Predictive Analytics Business Intelligence & Analytics Mathematics Computer Science Engineering (Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Computer Industrial Agricultural etc.) or equivalent technical degree

• Extensive experience applying Python (NumPy SciPy pandas etc.) programming to solve business challenges.

• Extensive experience with advanced data analysis machine learning such as clustering Log regressions neural nets and statistical methods such as statistical process control etc. (typically 8 years)

• Experience in practical applications of onboard architecture / software (e.g. mini projects using Raspberry Pi or any other architecture is a bonus)

• Working experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.

• Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving model-driven features - nice to have.

• Working knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS Azure Google Cloud etc.)

• Advanced experience with version control / repositories such as GitHub

• Experience operating in an Agile environment

• Must demonstrate strong initiative interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Information:

This position is open for Remote work

Sponsorship is NOT available for this role

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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