Data Scientist

Description

The Global Engineering Operations & Specifications Analytics team is driving transformation in how General Motors approaches vehicle engineering through advanced data science. We combine deep knowledge of GM’s engineering systems, processes, and data with cutting-edge analytics to deliver solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making across the organization.

The Role

As a Data Scientist , you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-impact, data-driven solutions that address complex engineering challenges. Your work will involve framing stakeholder problems, building data pipelines, developing AI/ML models, and creating user interfaces that enable actionable insights for decision support.

What You’ll Do

Partner with engineering teams to identify opportunities and deliver data-driven solutions.

Apply advanced data science and modeling techniques to solve complex problems:

Build predictive and prescriptive models and machine-learning algorithms.

Analyze large, diverse datasets to uncover trends and patterns.

Preprocess structured and unstructured data for modeling.

Monitor and maintain model performance.

Develop intuitive data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively.

Create scalable, repeatable code and processes to improve efficiency.

Collaborate with technical teams to deliver analytical datasets and user interfaces aligned with business needs.

Document models, processes, and technical workflows for transparency and reproducibility.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Operations Research, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Data Scientist, including developing, deploying, and monitoring large analytic datasets and machine-learning models.

Proficiency in:

Programming: Python or similar languages.

Data Querying: SQL, Spark, or similar.

Visualization Tools: Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

Data Platforms: Databricks or similar data lake technologies.

Strong ability to work with diverse technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

Domain knowledge of engineering processes and data (e.g., part release, change management, issue resolution, validation).

Experience building web applications using frameworks like Dash or Streamlit.

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

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