CareerPlan

Lead Data Scientist

COLUMBUS, OH, USRemoteFull-time2026-10-10 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the development, deployment, and scaling of advanced machine learning and optimization solutions to drive profitable outcomes in consumer sales and pricing.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Data Scientist (Pricing & Optimization)

Builds

Pricing and promotional recommendations, optimization solutions, and advanced analytical frameworks for consumer sales.

Domain

Automotive retail / Pricing strategy / Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning, statistical modeling, optimization techniques, SQL, Python or R, A/B testing, MLOps, GenAI/LLMs, regression, classification, clustering

Preferred skills

Master's degree in quantitative field, Deep learning, NLP, Causal inference, Reinforcement learning, pricing engine experience

Technologies

Python, R, SQL, Cloud-based analytics environments, CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Define and enforce best practices for model development and monitoring; translate business questions into structured analytical approaches; mentor junior data scientists; collaborate with engineering teams to operationalize models; quantify business impact and align with KPIs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities