Senior Staff, Applied Science

About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. About Tekion Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform. Our Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC), Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC), and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) connect OEMs, retailers, and consumers through one seamless platform. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI, Tekion is transforming the automotive retail ecosystem. We're inventing new technology along the way to overcome barriers and solve big problems, all while having a blast doing it with offices in North America, Asia, and Europe, Tekion employs around 3,000 people worldwide. Tekion is pioneering the digital transformation of the automotive industry, a sector that has remained largely undisrupted for over five decades. Our flagship platform, the Automotive Retail Cloud™, is the first and fastest cloud-native solution of its kind, fundamentally re-engineering the end-to-end automotive retail experience. By leveraging vast datasets, sophisticated machine learning, and advanced AI, we are creating a seamlessly integrated ecosystem connecting OEMs, retailers, and consumers. We are a globally distributed team of technologists and innovators dedicated to solving complex, high Impact challenges. The Position Tekion seeks an exceptionally talented and seasoned Senior Staff Applied Scientist to architect the future of our AI-driven solutions. The incumbent will assume a pivotal role in our organization, providing the strategic and technical stewardship necessary to translate cutting-edge research into tangible business value. The ideal candidate is a first-principles thinker, adept at navigating ambiguity, and possesses the intellectual curiosity to formulate and solve complex, unstructured problems. This is a seminal opportunity to influence the trajectory of our AI strategy and deliver transformative solutions at an enterprise scale. Key Responsibilities Strategic Direction : Architect and execute the strategic vision for applied AI and Machine Learning within Tekion, ensuring rigorous alignment with overarching business objectives and industry challenges. Innovation & Research Leadership : Steer the R&D roadmap by identifying and capitalizing on emergent technological opportunities. Drive innovation through the ideation and implementation of novel, scientifically-grounded solutions. Stakeholder Alignment : Serve as the principal technical liaison between the R&D organization and executive stakeholders, ensuring technical strategies are congruent with business imperatives. Cross-Functional Execution : Lead collaborations with product, engineering, and business units to define, develop, and integrate sophisticated machine learning systems into core products and services. Scientific Contribution : Contribute to the broader scientific community through publications in premier academic conferences and journals, enhancing Tekion's position as a center of innovation. Mentorship & Talent Development : Me