Data Scientist I

Company:

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group:

Data Intelligence & Science

Job Profile:

Data Scientist I

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Travel %:

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Under the direction of senior team members, execute well-defined analytics tasks, e.g., data preparation, data analysis, descriptive statistics, linear regression.
• Present findings to peers and data science leadership.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
• Proven experience applying descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive statistics to real-world problems.
• Working knowledge of a general purpose programming languance, e.g., Python.
• The ability to present findings clearly and concisely to team members and data science leadership.
• An understanding of one or more of the following strongly preferred:
  • Statistics: Descriptive statistics, linear regression, and logistic regression.
  • Optimization: Linear models.
  • Machine Learning: Basic algorithms, including classification, regression, and clustering.

• Other duties as needed or required.
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes in order to meet business requirements.
• Degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• BS/BA with up to 2 years' experience.

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.

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $64,200.00 - $96,400.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

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.