AI Data Scientist

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our team as an AI Data Scientist in Irving, TX.
We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities -innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
What You Will Do:

• Strategic AI Leadership: Utilize your knowledge in the development of an AI-powered data harmonization platform to automate the mapping and consolidation of financial data from multiple ERP systems.
• Model Development: Design and implement AI/ML models, including the use of LLMs and Natural Language Processing (NLP), to interpret, standardize, and enrich financial data.
• Data Connectivity and Integration: Develop AI-driven solutions to establish and maintain robust data connectivity between disparate financial systems, ensuring seamless data flow and integrity.
• Data Quality and Anomaly Detection: Implement intelligent data quality monitoring and anomaly detection systems to proactively identify and resolve data integrity issues in our financial data pipelines.
• Financial Domain Application: Apply expertise in financial data and processes to build AI models that understand and automate complex data manipulation and allocation rules.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to define requirements, present solutions, and drive the adoption of AI-powered data management practices.

What You Have:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in data science, with applied knowledge of building and deploying AI and machine learning models in a corporate environment.

AI and Machine Learning Expertise:

• Demonstrated mastery of machine learning techniques (e.g., classification, regression, clustering) and advanced analytics.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing deep learning models, particularly with NLP, LLMs, and Generative AI for applications like data summarization and anomaly detection.
• Hands-on experience with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers, and HuggingFace.

Programming and Database Proficiency:

• Programming skills in Python and proficiency with ML/DS libraries like pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn. Experience with additional programming languages and frameworks is also welcome.
• Expertise in SQL and experience with large-scale data processing frameworks and databases (e.g., Teradata, Snowflake).

Additional Info:

• This role is located in Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation available to those who qualify
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel
• Sponsorship is NOT available

Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $158,480.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
March 16, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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