Data Scientist, Warranty & Investigation

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

What We Are Looking For:

The Warranty team is in search of a new team member to work cross-functionally with data engineers, data scientists, warranty experts, and other internal departments to help Volvo Car USA Warranty make decisions better by using data and analytics. You will use your experience with forecasting, automating, and designing and building analytical models using structured or unstructured data. You will work directly with business owners and stakeholders from problem identification to solution.

A day in the life:

• Extract data from various databases; performs exploratory data analysis, cleanses, massages, and aggregates data
• Determines analytics approach to solve business problems; incorporates machine learning algorithms where appropriate
• Employs scaling & automation to data preparation techniques
• Transform model outputs into formats that are digestible to the end users through visualization, clear tables, and/or thoughtful presentations. Assist technical and non-technical end users in how to leverage and interpret the analysis.

What you will bring to Volvo:

• Education: BS+ with concentration in quantitative discipline - Stats, Math, Comp Sci, Engineering, Econ, Quantitative Social Science, or similar discipline
• Experience building complex data sets from multiple data sources, both internally and externally.
• Strong SQL, database and ETL skills required including cleaning and managing data.
• Advanced competency and expertise in Python, R and/or other platforms*
• Self-starter, attention to details and results orientated, able to work under minimal guidance.
• Experience on Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, preferred

You might also have:

• Minimum of 3+ years industry experience in data science
• Strong background working with predictive and statistical modeling, machine learning and strong expertise in all phases of the modeling pipeline
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
• Ability to educate others on statistical / machine learning methods
• Proficient in communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As a Data Scientist on the Warranty team, you will work cross-functionally with data engineers, data scientists, warranty experts, and internal departments to help Volvo Cars make decisions better by using data and analytics. You will use your experience with forecasting, automating ETL processes, and designing and building analytical models using structured or unstructured data. You will work directly with business partners and technology teams from problem identification to solution.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.