Lead Data Scientist - Machine Learning

Norfolk Southern
Norfolk, VA
Category Data Analyst
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead Data Scientist - Machine Learning will lead the design, development, deployment, and monitoring of advanced machine learning solutions that drive operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and business value across the enterprise.

What You Will Do

The Lead Data Scientist will work closely with Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Software Engineering, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop scalable solutions, and mentor a team of data scientists.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role combines deep technical expertise in machine learning with strong leadership and business engagement skills, and requires the individual to conduct research, develop and deploy analytical models, and take partial ownership of productionization activities.

Requirements

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics or related field
  • 7+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, Research Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer or Computer Vision Scientist
  • Demonstrated expertise in machine learning and/or deep learning methodologies, including model development, optimization, and deployment, utilizing algorithms, frameworks, and tools (e.g. XGBoost, LightGBM, Randon Forests, SVMs, clustering, dimensionality reduction, and neural networks)
  • Advanced Python expertise is required, with a strong focus on modeling, data analysis, and visualization

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
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