Lead Data Scientist, Gen AI
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Model Development: Fine-tuning, implementing, developing, and optimizing models used in generative AI solutions
- Algorithm Research: Staying updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning algorithms and integrating them into the team's projects.
- Experimentation: Conducting experiments to test the performance of different models and approaches, and iterating based on the results.
- Research and Implementation: Agentic GenAI solution research and best approach to implement solutions
- Training and Mentorship: Providing guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and other team members.
Requirements
- Proven ability to lead and guide a team of data scientists, providing technical mentorship and fostering a collaborative research environment.
- Graduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Data Science and Machine Learning.
- At least 1 year of professional experience in the Generative AI domain, specifically working with Large Language Models (LLM).
- Advanced proficiency in Python for carrying out AI research and developing rapid prototypes for diverse AI applications.
- Foundational knowledge in LLM as well as other AI domains such as computer vision, speech and exposure to agentic AI architectures.
- Experience to evaluate generated content from Large Language Models using both automated metrics and human-in-the-loop methodologies.
- Solid understanding of AI observability tools like LangSmith, Langfuse, or AgentOps to monitor traces, identify logic bottlenecks, and debug agent reasoning.
- Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for model development, data handling, and AI service integration.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonData ScienceMachine LearningGenerative AILarge Language ModelsAI researchModel DevelopmentAlgorithm ResearchExperimentationAI observability
Soft Skills
MentorshipTeam LeadershipCollaborationGuidance
Certifications
Master's degreePh.D.