Ford Motor Company

Data Scientist

Ford Motor Company  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled AI/ML Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge research and development within our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with business, and gain practical experience in the application of AI/ML techniques to real-world problems. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the machine learning lifecycle, from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment. A strong theoretical foundation and hands-on coding experience are essential.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or a similar technical discipline.
  • 2+ years of work experience as a backend Cloud software engineer with familiarity in at least one major cloud platform (GCP) and in Python
    • Advanced working knowledge of object-oriented/object function programming languages: Python
    • Advance query knowledge using SQL
    • Experience/understanding in MLOps, Gen AI, AI agents, Chatbot.
    • Experience with ML workflow orchestration tools: Airflow, Kubeflow etc.
    • Experience in DevOps and CI/CD principles: Jenkins, Tekton, Cloud Build, GitHub Actions etc.
    • Experience with scripting language: Bash, PowerShell etc.
    • Operationalize machine learning models by building data infrastructure and managing structured and unstructured data, supporting AI/ML/LLM workflows, including data labeling, classification, and document parsing.
    • Collaborate with data scientists, Data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives, security, and data governance.
    • Utilize ML Services like Vertex AI.
    • Document data processes, pipeline designs, and architecture, contributing to knowledge transfer and system maintenance.
    • Experience with cloud services, preferably GCP Services like Vertex AI, Cloud Function, Cloud Run, BigQuery etc.
    • Experience in container management solutions: Kubernetes, Docker.
    • Experience with Infrastructure as Code: Terraform etc.
    • Automate infrastructure and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like
    • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and systems to identify and resolve issues related to performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
    • DevOps & MLOps: Knowledge of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps practices, including integrating data pipelines with ML workflows.
    • Data Engineering Fundamentals: Solid understanding of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and big data architecture, Designing pipelines and architectures for data processing.
    • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in agile environments.
  • 2+ years’ experience
  • GCP Expertise: Strong proficiency in GCP services, including BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Data Fusion, Air Flow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Composer, GCP based Big Data deployments (Batch/Real-Time) leveraging Big Query, Big Table
  • Programming & Scripting: Expert-level skills in Python and SQL are essential.
  • DevOps & MLOps: Knowledge of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps practices, including integrating data pipelines with ML workflows.

Ford Motor Company

About Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ford.com
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