Staff Data Scientist
Core
Lead the design, development, validation, deployment, and production support of scalable data science, AI, and machine learning solutions to address complex business problems and enable data-driven decision making for John Deere's Intelligent Solutions Group.
Role type
Staff Data Scientist (Technical Lead)
Builds
Scalable ML/AI solutions, production-ready models, features, data pipelines, and analytical workflows
Domain
AgTech / Agriculture / Data Science
Required skills
Machine learning, statistical modeling, causal inference, sequence analysis, Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, model validation, production deployment, technical leadership, cross-functional project management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience with feature stores, cloud platforms, experimental design, observational study design, bias/confounding analysis, drift detection
Technologies
Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, feature stores, cloud platforms
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end data science initiatives from problem framing to production support; Design and build scalable ML, statistical, causal inference, and sequence analysis solutions; Develop production-ready models, features, data pipelines, and analytical workflows; Partner with product, engineering, and domain experts to define use cases and delivery plans; Establish and maintain model validation, performance measurement, monitoring, and governance practices; Provide technical mentorship to other data scientists and staff members; Manage multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously; Communicate complex technical methods and business implications to technical and non-technical audiences
Seniority
Staff, technical lead with mentorship responsibilities
