Senior Data Scientist

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This Senior Data Scientist will be joining the Caterpillar Rental Data Engagement Team of CAT Digital. The team partners with Caterpillar Dealers to help them understand equipment rental data more effectively and make data‑driven decisions for their business. The role involves performing analytical tasks and initiatives on huge amounts of data to support data‑driven business decisions and development.

Technology, Digital and Data

• Direct the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes for huge volumes; create appropriate data models.
• Explore, promote, and implement semantic data capabilities through Natural Language Processing, text analysis, and machine learning techniques.
• Lead the definition of requirements and scope of data analyses; present and report possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.
• Conduct research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy of data analyses.

• Business Statistics:
  Knowledge of the statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools to assist in making business decisions.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
  Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high precision.
• Machine Learning:
  Knowledge of principles, technologies, and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement, and deliver related systems, products, and services.
• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques, and platforms to write and modify code.
• Query and Database Access Tools:
  Knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support, and access facilities for searching, extracting, and formatting data for further use.
• Requirements Analysis:
  Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze, and record required business functionality and non‑functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience with Python and SQL for data extraction, validation, and management
• Proven experience with data warehousing projects;
  Snowflake preferred
• Experience building security systems models for data warehouses
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and technologies using R, Python, etc.
• Proven experience interfacing with customers to create requirements for data science needs preferred

• This position requires the candidate to be located near one of the following offices:
  Illinois (Peoria or Chicago) and Texas (Dallas).
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel.

$ – $
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.