[Remote] Principal Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JD Power is a leading company in the automotive data analytics industry, and they are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join their Valuation Services division. The role involves utilizing advanced technologies to analyze automotive data, build predictive models, and collaborate with various teams to create impactful data products.ResponsibilitiesDaily immersion in automotive industry dataInvolved in strategic planning and decision-making for data science initiativesIndependently create decks to make highly technical predictions relatable to the automotive industryDocumentation of machine learning processesDeep expertise in advanced feature engineering and AI/ML model buildingExpert in SQL, Python/R, Advanced Excel, AWS SageMaker, Palantir Data Science Integrations or other Machine Learning frameworksCollaborate closely with technology and engineering teams to improve existing processes and build out new onesWork with the product team to develop the analytics that will power new productsLeads PI (Program Increment) planning for activities to be conducted in the next quarter, with limited supervision, for major developmental modules or projectsCreate visual reports in Tableau for internal and external clients that summarize findingsTeam environment that encourages the sharing of ideas to build the best predictive algorithmsAd-hoc data analysis and reportingSkillsAbility to communicate technical processes to a lay audiencePresentation experienceCuriosity and passion for solving problems with data8+ years of professional experience working with large datasets8+ years of professional experience with statistical programming software (Spark, Python preferred)8+ years of professional experience with database software (RedShift, Hive, SQL, MYSQL)Master's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related fieldExperience with automotive market dataProfessional expertise deploying cloud-based ML Ops systemsExperience working with AWS tools (Sagemaker, Glue, Batch, Lambda…)Some shareable examples of data visualizations you have createdExperience deploying machine learning models into production with an APIPhD in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or related fieldBenefitsShould you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [email protected] OverviewJD Power is a proven leader in business-critical data and intelligence to drive auto-related decisions with confidence and clarity. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Troy, MI, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://JDPower.com.Company H1B SponsorshipJD Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.