Data Science Ai Pod Member

Caterpillar Inc.

Designing, developing, validating, and deploying data science and ai solutions
Hands-on analytical, modeling, and engineering work
Design, build, test, and iterate on data science, machine learning, and generative ai (genai) solutions
The Data Science Pod Member is an individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, validating, and deploying data science and AI solutions as part of a multidisciplinary pod

Job Summary

  • The Data Science Pod Member is an individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, validating, and deploying data science and AI solutions as part of a multidisciplinary pod.
  • Pod Members collaborate closely with the Data Science Pod Lead, AI Product Owner, AI Architects, and engineering partners to deliver measurable value while adhering to enterprise standards and Responsible AI principles.
  • This role focuses on hands-on analytical, modeling, and engineering work, translating business and product objectives into high‑quality technical deliverables.

Matching Summary

The Data Science Pod Member is an individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, validating, and deploying data science and AI solutions as part of a multidisciplinary pod.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • designing, developing, validating, and deploying data science and AI solutions
  • hands-on analytical, modeling, and engineering work
  • design, build, test, and iterate on data science, machine learning, and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions
  • Perform data exploration, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and validation
  • Implement solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture
  • Contribute production-ready code, notebooks, pipelines, and model artifacts

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with Data Science Pod Lead
  • partner with AI Product Owners
  • communicate analytical findings to diverse audiences
  • stay current with advances in data science, ML, and Generative AI techniques
  • contribute ideas to improve tools, processes, and reusable assets

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in artificial intelligence, machine learning, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a closely related field is considered an advantage
  • Proficiency in relevant programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, SQL, notebooks, ML frameworks)
  • Knowledge of the software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of AI and Generative AI concepts, risks, and opportunities

Work Rights

Not specified

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