Lead Data Scientist - Search Intelligence & Advanced Evaluation Frameworks

Caterpillar Inc.

Base: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00; bonus/equity: inc...
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Experience leading technical teams
Expertise in opensearch or elastic search
Proficiency in java, python, or scala
** Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for their eCommerce Search Intelligence team, responsible for driving technical strategy and overseeing advanced search solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in search technologies, leadership experience, and a passion for building scalable, user-centric platforms. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining the long-term technical vision for a scalable search platform to support Caterpillar's eCommerce growth strategy.
  • Candidates will mentor engineers, introduce advanced capabilities like NLP and vector search, and collaborate cross-functionally to align initiatives with business objectives.
  • Employees can build their career on a global scale working with a Fortune 100 leader while enjoying benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plans.

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** Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for their eCommerce Search Intelligence team, responsible for driving technical strategy and overseeing advanced search solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in search technologies, leadership experience, and a passion for building scalable, user-centric platforms. **

Salary

Base: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus mentioned; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, parental leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience leading technical teams
  • Expertise in OpenSearch or Elastic Search
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala
  • Building head-less frameworks for ecommerce
  • Experience with distributed systems

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with AI code generation tools
  • Working experience with heavy equipment engineering
  • Strong initiative and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with A/B testing frameworks
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science
  • Experience as a lead software engineer or architect
  • Experience in eCommerce search deployments
  • Proven experience building large-scale highly available systems

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