Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. 

Who we’re looking for 

Toyota’s OneTech Data Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Data Scientist. 

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop impactful and scalable data science solutions on the edge or cloud that enhance various business functions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager at the Office of Data Science and Automation, the person in this role will support the OneTech Data department's objective to optimize business and manufacturing processes through advanced machine learning and analytics.

What you’ll be doing

• Utilize machine learning, deep learning, computer vision and generative AI models to create intelligence solutions, including predictive models, recommendation systems, and optimization algorithms for various business and manufacturing teams.

• Translate business challenges into tangible proof-of-concept models through a combination of creative thinking, well-planned experimentation, rigorous analysis, and an innovative application of machine learning techniques.

• Write production-quality code in Python, PySpark, and SQL to ensure robust and efficient data processing.

• Develop data-driven products that analyze large datasets to extract insights that inform strategic investments and drive operational improvements.

• Communicate complex analytical results and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders using compelling data visualizations, reports and presentations.

• Work collaboratively with product managers, senior scientists, data engineers, and other team members in an agile and scrum environment, ensuring cross-functional alignment to fulfill product delivery requirements.

What you bring

• Education: A degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics, with an advanced degree being desirable.

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional experience.

• Proficient in analyzing and modeling large data sets, structured and unstructured, utilizing modern statistical, machine learning, deep learning, and GenAI techniques.

• Expertise in transforming ambiguous questions into impactful experiments, analysis, or models.

• Experience with Machine Learning platforms (AWS Sagemaker, Databricks), Deep Learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), Data Pipelines (Spark and Airflow), CI/CD, GitHub, and visualization (Power BI or Tableau).

Added bonus if you have

• An advanced degree (MS or PhD).

• Experience working in automotive or other advanced manufacturing industries.

• Experience deploying models in a production environment.

• Familiarity with development and deployment of models on edge nodes.

What we’ll bring

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect 

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement 

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount 

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)  

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family 

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute 

• Paid holidays and paid time off 

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more 

• Relocation assistance (if applicable):

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.