Senior Data Scientist

PPG Industries

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

PPG Digital Organization is accelerating enterprise-wide transformation by embedding advanced AI, machine learning, and data products across multiple domains, including formulation development (R&D), manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and customer experience. We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist who is deeply technical, hands-on, and passionate about building high-quality machine learning models and production-ready solutions, to lead the delivery of high-impact AI/ML initiatives across the enterprise. You will work at the intersection of data science, applied AI, and software engineering, delivering solutions that are both scientifically rigorous and production-ready.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience delivering AI/ML solutions in production environments
• Strong expertise in: Machine learning and deep learning
• Statistical modeling and optimization
• Python and modern ML frameworks
• Proven experience building scalable, production-grade ML systems
• Experience working in Agile or product-oriented teams

Nice To Haves

• Strong software engineering skills: System design and architecture
• API development and microservices
• Code quality, testing, and maintainability
• Experience in: Generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation)
• Cloud-native AI platforms (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI)
• Distributed data systems (Spark, Databricks)
• Experience leading or mentoring teams and driving cross-functional initiatives

Responsibilities

• Devising and applying state-of-the-art machine learning, deep learning, and modern AI techniques (including Generative AI, LLMs and Multimodal AI) to solve business and scientific problems.
• Evaluate AI/ML readiness and provide data acquisition recommendations to bridge gaps.
• Build production-grade machine learning solutions, not just prototypes.
• Own the development of end-to-end AI/ML projects, including deployment into production environments, and monitoring for continuous improvement.
• Design, develop, and maintain software components of internal data science platforms, enabling chemists, engineers, and business users to leverage AI/ML models through intuitive tools, APIs, and applications.
• Work with modern data ecosystems (cloud platforms, distributed data systems, and real-time pipelines).
• Communicate findings, assumptions, and model performance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work with global teams to translate innovative ideas into deployable digital products and services with quantifiable business impact.
• Stay current on emerging technologies in AI/ML, software engineering, and applied data science.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and develop your career
• Fulfilling workplace
• Environment for continuous learning
• Embraces the ideas and diversity of others
• Insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree