SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST
PPG Industries, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA has a work-at-home Senior Data Scientist position (with the ability to telecommute with appropriate telecommuting systems; the remote worksite must be within commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA for weekly trips to the corporate office) responsible for contributing to specific business projects utilizing machine learning, computer vision, advanced statistical analysis, data mining, optimization, and data visualization methods to drive product and service development at the intersection of digital and physical sciences. Specific duties include: (i) devising and applying algorithms related to deep learning and reinforcement learning as well as evaluating AI/ML readiness and providing data to bridge gaps; (ii) visualizing data to discover and communicate opportunities in order to develop and scale AI solutions; and (iii) employing machine learning subfields including mulitvariate data analysis, clustering-based models, classification, regression models, and multi-objective optimization.
Must have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Data Science, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience in a related position.
Experience must include: (i) two (2) years with machine learning techniques; (ii) two (2) years with statistical tools including Python and R; (iii) two (2) years with data visualization and story telling; and (iv) one (1) year working with SQL databases.
Must have any experience with: (i) building machine learning models and optimization models; and (ii) Python coding.
Experience can be concurrent.
Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time to client, vendor, and/or other PPG office locations.
Apply online at careers.ppg.com.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Data Science, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 2 years of experience with machine learning techniques
- 2 years of experience with statistical tools including Python and R
- 2 years of experience with data visualization and storytelling
- 1 year of experience working with SQL databases
- Experience building machine learning and optimization models
PPG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching, a Retirement Savings Plan, and mentions of pension structures are part of the package. Feedback suggests these programs strengthen long-term financial security and add meaningful value to total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, sick days, vacation, and volunteer time off are provided alongside parental leave and adoption assistance. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave options supports work-life needs across different life stages.
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Flexible Benefits — A wide menu includes medical/dental/vision, FSAs/HSAs with company seed contributions for HDHP enrollees, an EAP, and numerous voluntary options such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, and pet insurance. Feedback suggests the variety and optionality help employees tailor coverage to their circumstances.
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What We Do
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $18.2 billion in 2023. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X and @PPGIndustries on Facebook, Instagram and Threads
