Staff Data Scientist
Core
Lead a sub-team of data scientists to define technical strategy, design performance evaluations, and build ML models that measure John Deere technology performance in real-world use.
Role type
Staff Data Scientist (Technical Lead)
Builds
Production ML models, data pipelines, and performance benchmarks for John Deere's machines, precision technologies, and autonomy features.
Domain
Agriculture / Heavy Equipment / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine learning, deep learning, feature engineering, exploratory data analysis (EDA), software engineering, team leadership, agile methodology, AI tools proficiency
Preferred skills
Computer vision, geospatial analytics, time-series modeling, robotics, autonomy, simulation, generative AI, edge computing
Technologies
Databricks, Spark, K
Responsibilities
Lead a sub-team of data scientists, define technical strategy for technology evaluation, design and run structured performance benchmarks, build models and data pipelines, mentor team members, partner with product and engineering leaders, communicate findings to senior leadership
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
