Senior Staff, Applied Science

Tekion is looking for an experienced Applied Scientist to help shape the future of the Automotive Industry. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Explainable AI, and a proven track record of delivering positive business impact using a scientific approach.

Requirements

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in applying machine learning/AI within the organization, aligned with company goals and challenges.
• Influence R&D roadmap based on deep industry understanding and business needs.
• Drive innovation with novel solutions in the automotive industry, advancing applied science through latest research implementation.
• Publish research in top conferences, advancing field knowledge.
• Provide mentorship to applied scientists, ensuring project success.
• Contribute to team growth through training and collaborative projects.
• Define metrics for model evaluation in offline and real-time settings.
• Quantify and communicate ML impact to executives, influencing decisions.
• Champion ethical AI practices, ensuring compliance and standards.
• Define best practices for ML model development, testing, validation, and monitoring.
• Demonstrate data-driven business acumen and technical expertise across development lifecycle.
• Maintain technical excellence in algorithm development and deployment.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance