Senior Staff, Applied Science

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute the strategic vision for applied AI and Machine Learning to align with business objectives.
• Steer the R&D roadmap by identifying emergent technological opportunities and implementing novel solutions.
• Serve as the principal technical liaison between the R&D organization and executive stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with product and engineering teams to integrate ML systems into core products.
• Mentor applied scientists and cultivate a culture of scientific rigor and innovation.
• Establish frameworks for model evaluation and quantify the business impact of AI initiatives.
• Govern best practices for the machine learning lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and ethical AI.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Physics.
• 11-14 years of post-academic experience in applied science or quantitative research roles.
• Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Causal Inference, and Explainable AI.
• Proficiency in Python and mastery of SQL.
• Extensive experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.
• Demonstrated experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced prompt engineering.
• Proficiency with cloud computing platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS).
• Proven track record of translating complex models into tangible business value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain expertise in the automotive industry, finance, or enterprise SaaS.
• Experience with specialized areas such as Recommendation Engines or advanced NLP.
• Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Spark.
• Experience with Computer Vision methodologies (e.g., OpenCV).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous stock options
• Medical Insurance coverage
• Opportunity to work with top talent from Silicon Valley's most successful companies

About the Company

Tekion is disrupting the automotive industry with the first cloud-native automotive platform. By leveraging big data, machine learning, and advanced AI, Tekion connects the entire automotive retail ecosystem—including OEMs, retailers, and consumers—through a single, seamless platform.