Data Scientist – IoT & Connectivity

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

For Scania the most valuable asset is our people. Scania has a strong and supportive working culture where each individual is seen, respected and trusted. Scania’s organizational environment enables you to develop and grow professionally and personally in the best possible way. We believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs.  

Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport, as well as industrial and marine engines. Transport services and logistics services are an increasing part of our business, which guarantees Scania’s customers cost-efficient transport solutions and high availability. In our Connectivity section within Scania R&D, we develop new solutions for connected vehicles (“Internet of things”), as part of Scania’s increasing focus on communication, services and smart transport solutions.  

Do you like complex challenges? Do you want to contribute to a data-driven revolution of the transport industry?  

Data analysis is a cornerstone enabler in this development. Therefore, we now reinforce our edge analytics team with adding one or two data scientists. Within the team, we develop learning systems and data-driven models based on vehicle data, as well as the methods and algorithms needed to enable this analysis. With us, you can develop your expertise while you as part of Connectivity work cross-functionally with the development of new product-integrated services and solutions at Scania. 

Your tasks 

As part of our edge analytics team, you will work cross-functionally with other groups to create value for Scania’s customers: You develop, in a systematic way, learning systems, data-driven models, methods and algorithms, based on vehicle data, together with our product teams develop services and products based on connected vehicles.

You support other parts of the organization with advanced analytics, by collaborating with domain experts and/or local data scientists to understand organizational needs, suggest technical approaches and finally deliver the right decision-making material.

You participate in research projects with external partners to stay up to date and develop new methods to meet the organization’s future needs within advanced analytics. You contribute towards wide enabling of data analysis throughout the organization, e.g., by actively participating in cross-functional work related to data quality, data sharing and competence sharing. 

Your profile 

You have a relevant academic background in data science and a good grasp of modern algorithms and system architectures suited for computational clusters, distributed systems and streaming data and have previous experience or interest in embedded machine learning.

Depending on project involvement, you will likely work with technologies such as Python, R, SQL, Amazon Web Services and POSIX based embedded systems.

Your background is likely a mix of programming, system development, statistics and mathematics.

The team tackles a wide variety of problems and experience in any of the following areas will be beneficial in the role: deep neural networks, statistics, continuously learning systems, computer vision, autonomous systems, signal processing, project management, geospatial analysis, information visualization, web development, development of products or services, financial analysis, embedded systems and organizational analysis.

You are a very analytical person, with strong attention to detail and openness to constructive critique. Due to the rapid technical development within data science, you must have a strong interest in continuous professional development. You likely enjoy product development, a strong mix of personal freedom and responsibility, and continuously strive for technical excellence. You are expected to collaborate well with people within and outside of your domain of expertise.  

What we can offer you 

We offer a healthy and inspiring workplace, with great respect for the individual, where you have great opportunities to shape your work and your future. Your personal and professional development is important and something we encourage and support, for example by providing extensive leadership training programs. As a Scania staff member, you have great mandate in your work, and we like people who dare set ambitious goals, can execute and love collaboration. In addition to professional career development, Scania offers other benefits such as private car leases, result bonuses, occupational pension, flexible work hours, subsidized lunch, a well-equipped gym, and much more. If you live in Stockholm, we offer a direct bus connection between Stockholm and Södertälje with Scania Job Express. 

Further information 

For additional information about the position please contact Juan Carlos Andresen, Head of Connected Development Loop +4670 081 19 90. 

Application 

Your application should include a CV, cover letter and copies of any certificates. 

A background check might be conducted for this position.

 

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Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.