Principal Data Scientist – AutoTrader.ca

AutoTrader.ca is Canada’s largest automotive marketplace. We are shaping the future of automotive retail through cutting‑edge AI and machine learning. As a Principal Data Scientist you will spearhead high‑impact AI initiatives that influence millions of users worldwide.

What You’ll Do

- Shape the strategic direction of Data Science across the organization by identifying transformative AI/ML opportunities.

- Lead the design and deployment of predictive and generative AI models that power personalization, pricing, search, and optimization in marketplace and fintech domains.

- Collaborate with product leaders to align ML initiatives with strategic business goals and drive product innovation through data‑driven experimentation.

- Architect scalable ML infrastructure and automated workflows using cloud‑native tools (e.g., AWS, EC2, Kubernetes) to support efficient model training, deployment, and analytics.





- Ensure long‑term performance and compliance of production AI models through robust governance and monitoring.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists, fostering a high‑performance, continuous learning culture.

- Serve as a cross‑functional technical leader, shaping company‑wide technical initiatives beyond data science.

- Act as a senior technical advisor, leading resolution of complex modeling issues and acting as the escalation point for critical incidents.

- Lead the exploration and strategic application of GenAI, identifying high‑impact use cases and guiding their integration across products and platforms.

What You’ll Need

- Advanced academic credentials in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline).

- 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI with a solid portfolio of high‑impact production proje

📌 Principle Data Scientist (Canada)
🏢 AutoTrader.ca
📍 Canada