Applied Data Scientist

In this position...

As an Applied Data Scientist within the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) domain you will leverage connected vehicle diagnostic and warranty data to (1) enhance ADAS feature performance and (2) predict identify and root-cause high warranty this dual role you will architect complex data products and Machine Learning models as well as develop AI tools such as RAG and Text-to-SQL Code Gen/Code Execution products. You will work directly with industry-leading ADAS technologies including BlueCruise hands-free driving.

What youll do...

• Define and manage data collection requirementsfor the ADAS organization addressing both field issues and the development of innovative new features.
• Collaborate with Fords Connected Vehicle Data Enablement (CVDE) teamto implement custom data collection strategies.
• Analyze large-scale datasets in GCPusing BigQuery (SQL) and Python.
• Develop data products and Machine Learning modelsby fusing multi-domain sources including CVDE data warranty claims customer verbatims weather and road/lane geometry.
• Execute ML model inferenceand perform sensitivity analysis on data products to develop a deep understanding of the data.
• Democratize insightsacross the organization through automated Push Analytics.
• Build Text-to-SQL and code-generation/execution AI toolsto enable Custom Pull Analytics allowing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to retrieve bespoke insights.
• Develop interactive AI/ML applicationsusing the Python ecosystem (e.g. Chainlit Dash or Streamlit) and design dashboards in Superset PowerBI or Looker Studio for standardized reporting.

Youll have...

• Education:Bachelors degree in data science Computer Science Statistics Mathematics or a related Engineering field.
• Experience:Minimum 3 years of professional experiencein Data Science Machine Learning or Data Engineering.
• Programming & Data:Proficiency inPythonand advancedSQLfor data manipulation and analysis.
• Cloud Experience:2 years of hands-on experienceworking with large-scale datasets in a cloud environment (preferablyGCP/BigQuery).
• Machine Learning:Proven experience building training and running inference on Machine Learning models to solve real-world problems.
• Data Engineering:Ability to perform Data Fusion by joining and cleaning disparate multi-domain datasets.
• Visualization:Experience creating data visualizations or dashboards using tools such as PowerBI Looker Studio or Superset.
• Significant Exposure to AI tooling and eco system:1 years of experiencewith Generative AI technologies specifically buildingRAGpipelines andText-to-SQLor Code-Generation applications.

• Communication:Strong ability to translate business requirements from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) into technical data collection and analysis plans.

Even better you may have...

• Education:Masters degree in Data Science Artificial Intelligence Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
• Experience:5 years of professional experience with a track record of delivering end-to-end data products in a corporate or industrial setting.
• Advanced AI:2 years of experiencewith Generative AI technologies specifically buildingRAGpipelines andText-to-SQLor Code-Generation applications.
• Application Development:Experience building interactive data/AI apps using the Python ecosystem ( Streamlit or Dash).
• Domain Expertise:Background inADAS vehicle telematics diagnostics or automotive warranty/quality data.
• Geospatial Data:Experience working with environmental or spatial data sources such as road/lane geometry and weather data.

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 7-8.

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