Principal Data Scientist
FourKitesSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries
Requirements
- Masters or PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related field
- Strong background in probability and statistics, applied mathematics, or computational science
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with analytics, data science, and big data in a business context
- Experience working with ML algorithms and frameworks
- Proficiency in programming in Python or similar languages
- Experience with data visualization and presentation
- Experience maintaining code repositories in Git
Responsibilities
- Work directly with application/product teams to define, develop, and implement ML solutions for specific problems
- Develop new solutions for addressing automotive industry business challenges
- Define appropriate evaluation metrics for offline and online model evaluation, and track accuracy and performance
- Incorporate new data sources and implement creative methodologies to improve model performance
- Help build production systems that utilize outputs from multiple models to support decision-making
- Comfortable with customer requirements and collaborating with development teams to design and build production-ready learning models
- Consistently apply strong, data-driven business and technical judgment to decisions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote position.
What is the salary for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What technical skills are required for this position?
Required skills include experience with ML algorithms and frameworks, proficiency in programming in Python or similar languages, experience with data visualization and presentation, and maintaining code repositories in Git.
What education and experience are needed for this role?
A Masters or PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related field is required, along with a strong background in probability and statistics, applied mathematics, or computational science, and 10+ years of hands-on experience with analytics, data science, and big data in a business context.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates will have preferred qualifications like experience with Recommendation Engines and Natural Language Processing, domain knowledge of the automotive industry, proactive problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal, verbal, visual, and presentation skills.
Tekion
Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management
About Tekion
Tekion has developed a cloud-native platform designed for the automotive retail industry. Its main product is a Dealer Management System (DMS) that utilizes technologies like Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) to improve the operations of car dealerships. The DMS provides a centralized view and performance metrics for dealership groups, allowing for better management and increased operational efficiency. Tekion differentiates itself from competitors by being the first and fastest cloud-native DMS available, and it integrates seamlessly with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) at no extra cost. The company's goal is to enhance dealership efficiency, profitability, and customer experience through its subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, which also includes additional services to help dealerships identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$617.8MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Competitive compensation and generous stock options
100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies
Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper
Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up
A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
Exciting opportunities for career growth and development
Risks
Competition from established players like CDK Global may impact Tekion's market share.
Data privacy concerns could arise from integrating generative AI into Tekion's platform.
Reliance on partnerships may pose risks if expected synergies are not achieved.
Differentiation
Tekion offers the first cloud-native platform for the automotive retail industry.
The platform integrates AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and personalization.
Tekion's Automotive Partner Cloud enables seamless data sharing across the automotive ecosystem.
Upsides
Increased adoption of cloud-native solutions boosts demand for Tekion's platform.
AI integration in dealership systems enhances customer experience and operational efficiency.
Subscription-based SaaS model aligns with industry trends, supporting Tekion's growth.
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