Data Scientist (Fixed-Term, 1 Year)

About the role

Cat Digital, the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., is looking for a Data Scientist for a one-year fixed-term position in Geneva. The role works with large volumes of data to support data-driven business decisions, using AI, data science and statistical analysis to understand asset condition monitoring, market and customer behaviour, and to help aftermarket businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Understand existing data pipelines and algorithms and help improve and optimise them with new techniques and models
• Assist implementing next-generation techniques such as weak learning, time series and NLP, including tests, validation and delivery
• Explore and implement advanced statistical approaches, including Large Language Model (LLM) concepts and prompt engineering
• Support and explain technical algorithms to technical and business partners to drive adoption
• Create documentation, presentations and visualisations that turn complex technical ideas into understandable business language

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, economics, biology or a similar field
• Experience with quantitative analysis and AI is an advantage
• Experience with modern GenAI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI) is an advantage
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to different audiences, and to work independently and in a team
• Valid Swiss work permit or Swiss/EU-25/EFTA citizenship; no relocation or visa sponsorship offered

Required skills

• Solid background in SQL and Python
• Advanced statistical models and methods
• Data visualisation tools
• ML operationalization tools (e.g. Airflow, Great Expectations) is an advantage

What we offer

• Helpful training and relatable mentors
• Global experience and growth opportunities within a Fortune 100 company
• Competitive salary package and work-life balance