Senior Data Scientist

The
** Insights & Advisory
** team at
** Cox Automotive
** is seeking a highly skilled
** Senior Data Scientist
** to lead the development of advanced analytics and AI/ML models that power innovative products and inform strategic decisions. This role blends deep expertise in statistical modeling, econometrics, machine learning, and AI acceleration with strong business acumen to deliver actionable insights for internal teams and automotive OEM clients.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will work end-to-end on analytics projects – from data preparation and model development to deployment, governance, and stakeholder communication – with emphasis on
** market share modeling and reporting, macroeconomic forecasting, financial modeling and engineering, and strategic analytics**.
* Serve as an internal consultant, framing business problems and aligning solutions with strategic objectives.
* Facilitate decision-making using structured approaches; leverage negotiation and conflict resolution skills to drive consensus.
* Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field and 4 years’ experience in a related field.

The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 16 years’ experience in a related field
* Proven experience applying descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to real-world business problems.
* Strong background in statistics and econometrics, including panel data analysis, time series modeling, and causal inference.
* Hands-on experience with market share modeling and reporting.
* Experience in macroeconomic forecasting and financial modeling/engineering.
* Proficiency in Python and SQL, with ability to deliver production-quality code and manage the full ML lifecycle.
* Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms and collaboration with engineering teams for deployment.
* Ability to integrate models into enterprise systems and maintain production-ready code.
* Experience operating as an internal consultant within a complex enterprise environment.
* Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
* Advanced statistical techniques: GL GLMs, time series, forecasting, clustering, PCA; causal and panel methods.
* Optimization methods: linear/mixed integer programming, heuristic approaches, network flow.
* ML frameworks: scikit learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch; model interpretability with SHAP and LIME.
* Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and compelling storytelling.
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, data governance, and Agile methodologies.
* Market share modeling approaches: discrete choice, multinomial and nested logit, demand elasticity.
* Financial engineering: risk models, Monte Carlo, scenario analysis, option style incentive evaluation.
* AI accelerated development and agentic frameworks; CI/CD and Agile delivery.
* Data visualization and storytelling with Tableau or Power BI.
* Evidence of peer reviewed publications or conference presentations.

Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe.
From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.
Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
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