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Senior Staff, Applied Science

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Direction : Architect and execute the strategic vision for applied AI and Machine Learning within Tekion,

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Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Responsibilities

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→Strategic Direction: Architect and execute the strategic vision for applied AI and Machine Learning within Tekion, ensuring rigorous alignment with overarching business objectives and industry challenges.
→Innovation & Research Leadership: Steer the R&D roadmap by identifying and capitalizing on emergent technological opportunities. Drive innovation through the ideation and implementation of novel, scientifically-grounded solutions.
→Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the principal technical liaison between the R&D organization and executive stakeholders, ensuring technical strategies are congruent with business imperatives.
→Cross-Functional Execution: Lead collaborations with product, engineering, and business units to define, develop, and integrate sophisticated machine learning systems into core products and services.
→Scientific Contribution: Contribute to the broader scientific community through publications in premier academic conferences and journals, enhancing Tekion's position as a center of innovation.
→Mentorship & Talent Development: Mentor and cultivate a culture of scientific rigor and innovation among applied scientists, guiding project execution and fostering professional growth.
→Impact Quantification: Establish robust frameworks for model evaluation and performance measurement. Quantify and articulate the business impact of machine learning initiatives to executive leadership.
→Governance & Best Practices: Institute and govern best practices for the entire machine learning lifecycle, including model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring, while championing ethical and responsible AI

Requirements

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An advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S. preferred) in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Physics, or a related field.
A minimum of 10+ years of post-academic experience in applied science or quantitative research roles, with a demonstrable history of translating complex models into tangible business value.
A distinguished track record of solving difficult, business-critical problems using a scientific, data-driven approach.
Proven experience in programming, data manipulation, and building models in a business context.
Sophisticated data visualization and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

A profound intellectual curiosity and a systematic, first-principles approach to problem-solving.
Domain expertise in the automotive industry or related fields such as finance or enterprise SaaS is highly desirable.
Experience in specialized areas such as Recommendation Engines or advanced NLP is preferred.
Exceptional communication and presentation capabilities, with a proven ability to distill complex technical concepts for executive-level audiences.
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively lead initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams.
A commitment to continuous personal and team development within a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Tekion India Private Limited

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