Data Scientist

Ford Motor Company - Data Scientist

The Supply Chain Analytics division withing Global Data Insights and Analytics (GDI&A) department at Ford Motors Company is looking for qualified Data Scientists who can develop scalable solutions to complex real-world problems using Machine Learning, AI and Cloud Solutions.

• Develop, validate, and deploy advanced Machine Learning Models & Agentic solutions to support supply chain and operations decision-making.

• Apply rigorous model validation techniques, including backtesting, sensitivity analysis, and scenario analysis, to quantify impacts on inventory and cost.

• Write efficient SQL to query, transform, and analyze large and complex datasets.

• Build and deploy containerized services and data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging Cloud Run, BigQuery, Dataform, and Cloud Build.

• Operationalize models into production workflows, including APIs, scheduled pipelines, and monitoring/alerting for ongoing production support.

• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly through storytelling, visualizations, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across supply chain, operations, and engineering teams to drive adoption of analytics products and influence business decisions.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering or Software Engineering with a focus on model deployment.

• GenAI Stack: Hands-on experience with LLMs and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Langgraph)

• GCP Proficiency: Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, specifically Vertex AI, BigQuery, and Cloud Run.

• Core ML Knowledge: Strong foundation in machine learning theory and practical experience with libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, or PyTorch/TensorFlow.

• Software Engineering: Proficiency in Python and a solid understanding of software best practices, including API design, Git version control, and unit testing.

• Built on one bold idea and the passion to define sustainable transportation for generations to come, Ford is a story about people with a vision that’s still being written.

What We Do

• Ford’s culture fuels the kind of momentum where ideas flow, progress is unstoppable, and our people keep redefining what it means to innovate.

Our People and Culture

• At Ford, your work matters, your life matters and we’re here to back the whole you—from growth to well-being—so you show up ready to realize your full potential.

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