Data Scientist - Automotive Research

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

S&P Global Mobility

The Role: Senior Data Scientist

The Team

We are the Research and Modeling team, driving innovation by building robust models and tools to support the Vehicle & Powertrain Forecast team. Our work includes all aspects of development of, and ongoing support for, our business line’ data flows, analyst modelling solutions and forecasts, new apps, new client-facing products, and many other work areas besides. We value ownership, adaptability, and a passion for learning, while fostering an environment where diverse perspectives and mentorship fuel continuous growth.

The Impact

We are seeking a motivated and talented Senior Data Scientist to create new AI algorithms and/or improve our current machine learning algorithms, while exploring the potential of GenAI and LLMs to enhance our data collect, data source mapping, and information inference capabilities. This role will directly contribute to our ability to deliver more accurate and timely forecasts to our clients, solidifying S&P Mobility's position as the leader in automotive market intelligence.

What’s In It For You

• Engage with cutting-edge AI and ML technologies to solve complex forecasting challenges and drive innovation in automotive market intelligence.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytical models (pricing, demand, specifications), enhancing your expertise and contributing significantly to the product's value.
• Directly influence forecasts provided to market-leading clients in the automotive sector, gaining exposure to their critical data and business challenges.
• Benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor talent, fostering both your technical leadership and the growth of the team.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Advanced Pricing Analytics:
• Develop and implement machine learning models to analyse vehicle and powertrain pricing trends, predicting future price points with high accuracy.
• Create sophisticated algorithms to assess the impact of various factors (e.g., market conditions, competitor pricing, etc.) on vehicle pricing.
• Refine our forecast system to incorporate these advanced pricing analytics, enhancing the overall forecast precision considering price elasticity.
• Forecasting Modeling:
• Improve the performance of current machine learning models (XGBoost)
• Develop and optimize algorithms for predicting vehicle demand based on historical data, market trends, and pricing information.
• Develop algorithms for predicting vehicle specifications, like dimension or mass.
• GenAI and LLM Exploration:
• Investigate and implement LLMs for efficient data collecting from diverse sources, improving the breadth and depth of our data collection
• Develop solutions for better mapping, filling, and structuring our data with source information, ensuring data integrity and consistency, ultimately streamlining our data acquisition and analysis processes.
• Collaboration & Mentorship:
• Collaborate closely with product teams, business stakeholders, ML Engineers, and Data Engineers to ensure smooth integration of models into production systems.
• Mentor talent ML Engineer and Data Engineer in fostering their professional growth and development.
• Communication:
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the documentation of ML models and processes.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in data science, with a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning models.
• Strong proficiency in Python and relevant machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), including data collection, text analysis, and information retrieval.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data engineering tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in the automotive sector is a plus.
  
  

About Company Statement

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Mobility turns invaluable insights captured from automotive data to help our clients understand today’s market, reach more customers, and shape the future of automotive mobility.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
  
  

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 314773

Posted On: 2025-05-13

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India