Data Scientist - Remote

About The Company

Volkswagen Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, is a leading provider of mobility solutions tailored for its brand partners. Dedicated to supporting renowned brands such as Audi, Ducati, and Volkswagen, the company specializes in offering accessible mobility options for customers through a comprehensive suite of financial services. These include Retail Leasing, Retail Financing, Commercial Financing for both new and used vehicles, and End-of-Term vehicle disposition. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Volkswagen Financial Services aims to facilitate seamless mobility experiences and foster long-term relationships with its clients and partners.

About The Role

This position is a Career Level 30P, designed to be fully remote and home-based. It offers a competitive salary range, dependent on factors such as geographical location, industry experience, skills, and credentials. For instance, in California, the salary range is between $131,600 and $224,100, while in New York City, it ranges from $143,500 to $244,400. The role involves leading high-impact data science initiatives within VWFS’s Data Science & AI Center of Excellence (CoE), focusing on end-to-end model development that drives business value. The successful candidate will be instrumental in transforming data-driven insights into strategic decisions, supporting VWFS’s goal to become a fully data and AI-driven organization. This role is not primarily focused on data analytics or ML engineering but emphasizes leadership in model development, innovation, and strategic implementation across various automotive finance applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a similar field
• 12+ years of experience in data and analytics, with at least 8 years in data science
• 7+ years of experience in extracting, curating, exploring, and analyzing large datasets
• 7+ years of experience in developing, integrating, and deploying machine learning solutions into business processes
• 7+ years of expertise in algorithm development, parameter tuning, and validation
• 5+ years leading machine learning project development
• Strong knowledge of machine learning models, including traditional ML and Generative AI (GenAI)
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Ability to research and implement new data sources and analytical tools

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data science products, establishing standards, best practices, and fostering innovation within the Data Science CoE (25%)
• Experiment, build, and integrate data science solutions into core business processes and explore new opportunities (75%)
• Define and continuously improve the machine learning environment to ensure efficiency and scalability
• Develop and deploy AI models that influence critical business decisions
• Establish governance routines, peer reviews, and compliance protocols to adhere to privacy, ethics, and bias standards
• Bring advanced data science techniques, algorithms, and tools to the team, promoting innovation
• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and guidance to junior data scientists
• Apply appropriate techniques for model testing, tuning, and validation to ensure accuracy and robustness
• Innovate and implement new machine learning methods to maintain VWFS’s industry leadership
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, develop playbooks, and communicate progress effectively
• Generate hypotheses and insights to drive new business opportunities and strategic initiatives

Benefits

• Eligibility for annual performance bonuses
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Defined contribution retirement programs
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Company lease car program
• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity

Volkswagen Financial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. This role description is a guideline and does not constitute a contractual obligation. The company participates in E-Verify, maintains a drug-free workplace, and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.