Position Details

Salary $128K – $208K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 7+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field, Software Engineering

Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

Lead Data Scientist responsible for advanced analytics and GenAI initiatives within Caterpillar's Technology & Analytics team; lead multiple projects, develop statistical models, and guide Jr. data scientists/engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct data discovery and processing; lead semantic data capabilities; present insights via visualizations; plan sprint deliverables; mentor Jr. data scientists/engineers

Technical Overview

Stack includes Python with NumPy/SciPy/pandas, SQL, Snowflake; experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); production ML deployment and data modeling; GenAI experience is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior-level data scientist with 7+ years of experience, deep Python/ML expertise, Snowflake, and strong cloud proficiency across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; proven leadership and cross-project delivery capability.

Must-Have Skills

Python (NumPySciPypandas)SQLSnowflakeCloud technologies (AWSAzureGoogle Cloud)Data analysis & visualizationRequirements Analysis

Nice-to-Have Skills

GenAIExperience with Snowflake and SQLAWS certificationAzure certificationGCP certification

Tools & Platforms

SnowflakePythonSQLAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle Cloud Platform

Required Skills

Python (NumPySciPypandas)SQLSnowflakeCloud platforms (AWSAzureGoogle Cloud)Data VisualizationMachine LearningETL/ELTGenAI

Hard Skills

PythonNumPySciPypandasSQLSnowflakeCloud platforms (AWSAzureGoogle Cloud)Data visualizationETL/ELT

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTeamworkProblem solvingPresentation

Certifications

Preferred

AWS certificationAzure certificationGoogle Cloud certification

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Technical leadership and delivery of ML/AI initiatives across multiple projects in the Technology & Analytics team

Role Subtype ML Engineer

Tech Domains Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Docker, Kubernetes, Spark, Linux, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

Keywords for Your Resume

Lead Data ScientistCaterpillarAdvanced AnalyticsGenAIPythonNumPySciPypandasSQLSnowflakeCloud technologiesAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformData VisualizationData modelingMachine LearningETL/ELTGenAI is plusAmazon Web ServicesPandas

Deal Breakers

7+ years of relevant experience, 5+ years in leadership, Ability to work across East Peoria/IRVING/Nashville locations or travel

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