Principal Data Scientist

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Data Intelligence & Science

Job Profile

Principal Data Scientist

Management Level

Director

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $0.00 - $0.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

• Oversees Data Science’s analyses efforts on major projects, providing forward-looking and potentially transformative guidance to business leaders and decision makers.  

• Discovers or invents new business opportunities through the original application of new optimization, simulation, forecasting, machine learning, artificial intelligence and statistical methods.  

• Leads in the creation, design, development and execution of advanced prescriptive and predictive algorithms in mathematical optimization, simulation and artificial intelligence applications.  

• Applies professional judgment, creativity, and knowledge of client priorities to anticipate needs and recommend solutions.  

• Researches and applies emerging technologies and practices to enhance Data Science’s development and application company wide.  

• Drives cross-functional efforts to improve efficiency and address emerging business challenges.  

• Monitors industry and the competition to understand Data Science advances, changes and state-of-the-art approaches. 

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years’ experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience in a related field; or 14 years’ experience in a related field. 

• Mastery skills in analytical thinking, business acumen, consulting, data gathering and reporting and technology savvy. 

• Acts with integrity and has mastered skills in building partnerships, collaborating with intent, developing trust and driving innovation.   

• Other duties as needed or required. 

• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements. 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.