Data Scientist (Temporary Contract)

Help us shape the future of mobility

At Volvo Cars, we’re on an exciting journey to shape the future of mobility. We’re building direct relationships with customers, and aim to be a leader in new technology. It’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. Join us and become a part of our vision for the future – a future that's both exciting and a catalyst for positive change.

What you will do 

As a Data Scientist within the Quality Data Science & Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in developing scalable solutions, standards, and frameworks in detecting, and fault trace, quality related issues. You will act as a bridge between business needs and data-driven solutions, enabling federated teams to leverage shared AI tools and methodologies. Your responsibilities will include analyzing large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and correlations. You will develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems and design experiments to gather data and validate hypotheses.
Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define project objectives and deliver actionable insights. Your ability to interpret and communicate complex findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be essential. Additionally, you will stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and apply best practices to improve our analytical capabilities, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the data science lifecycle.

Required Skills
•    Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering.
•    Proficiency in Python and SQL.
•    Experience with large datasets and data preprocessing.
•    Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms.
•    Understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
•    Experience with big data technologies.
•    Knowledge of NLP techniques.
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•    Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Education and Experience
•    Advanced degree preferred.
•    5+ years in machine learning and model building.
 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.

For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Marcus Percival at Marcus.percival@volvocars.com
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. We’re excited to get to know you! 

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.

And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!