Data Scientist Associate, Vehicle Data & Monetization

Date:  Sep 11, 2025
Location: 

Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708

Job Req ID:  2053

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

 

It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.

 

At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

WORK MODEL

#LI-Hybrid (60% Onsite/40% Remote)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Sr. Associate, Data Scientist, Vehicle Data & Monetization is responsible for conducting analytics in partnership with various business units across the enterprise. The candidate must demonstrate experience in machine learning, statistics, text analytics, and/or predictive modeling.
 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Execute analytics projects pertaining to vehicle telematics data, vehicle quality, and additional domains as required.
  • Pre-process, clean, and analyze large data sets. 
  • Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
  • Develop new input features and construct comprehensive data pipelines for machine learning models.
  • Apply machine learning and natural language processing methods to extract insights from unstructured data, including topic detection, keyword extraction, and sentiment analysis.
  • Design and optimize machine learning models.
  • Prepare thorough documentation outlining methodologies and findings.
  • Deliver data and analysis in a clear, succinct manner to facilitate rapid comprehension of results and recommendations by stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal clients by collecting and clarifying requirements, providing regular progress updates, reporting and presenting outcomes.
  • Identify critical insights and propose recommendations. 
  • Respond to emails, calls, in-person inquiries and requests
  • Participate in meetings, capture notes and publish action items, and follow-up on next steps.
  • Interface with IT, suppliers, and/or management.
  • Escalate issues as needed.
  • Other assignments and administrative tasks as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Master’s degree a plus.
  • At least four years of experience with analytics and AI.
  • Two plus years of experience building ML models.
  • Two plus years of experience with data querying skills using SQL. Able to aggregate, gather and manipulate data.
  • Two plus years of experience with Python.
  • Two plus years of experience with Hadoop a plus.
  • Excellent Microsoft Power point presentation development skills.
  • Experience in Tableau and/or Alteryx a plus.
  • Sharp analytical, technical, and mathematical / statistical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with people of various technical and business backgrounds, includes explaining difficult technical concepts in simple terms to business users.
  • Works well independently with little to moderate direction and in a team environment.
  • Positive and proactive attitude.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Works effectively in a dynamic environment.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

  • Compensation Range: $58,800 - $84,000 annual base salary
  • Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
  • Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
  • Vacation and sick time off
  • Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(K) company match
  • Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
  • Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
  • Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws.  The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.


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