Senior Data Scientist

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications 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

Preferred qualifications:

Strong software engineering skills:

System design and architectureAPI 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 Sage Maker, GCP Vertex AI)
Distributed data systems (Spark, Databricks)
Experience leading or mentoring teams and driving cross-functional initiatives#LI-PRT1#LI-Hybrid How we work:
At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit  and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

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