--- title: 'Senior Data Scientist - Toronto (m/f/d) at AutoTrader.ca' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-scientist-toronto-m-f-d-autotrader-ca-toronto-m1787xzd8z7x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Data Scientist - Toronto (m/f/d) at AutoTrader.ca - **Company:** AutoTrader.ca - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-02-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/autotradercanada/jobs/7629293003 ## Job description We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands - AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS - help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. Learn more at [tradercorporation.com](http://tradercorporation.com/). As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. As Senior Data Scientist, you will be key contributor within our global Data Science organization, shaping AI and machine learning systems that sit at the core of our marketplace platforms across Europe and Canada. You design, build, and operate machine learning and GenAI systems that run in production and matter to the business. You work on complex, ambiguous problems, exercise strong technical judgment, and take responsibility for outcomes - not just models. While this is a hands-on role, you are also expected to influence technical direction, raise the bar for engineering practices, and enable other data scientists and engineers to succeed. This position is permanent and based in Toronto. What you’ll do - Own ML and GenAI systems end-to-end in production, including problem framing, system design, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement - Make sound architectural and methodological decisions for ML systems on AWS, balancing robustness, observability, cost, and long-term maintainability - Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to turn ambiguous problems into ML-enabled product solutions with clear outcomes - Operate and evolve ML systems deployed across multiple countries and markets, accounting for differences in data distributions, regulations, and constraints - Mentor other data scientists through hands-on technical guidance, design reviews, and shared ownership of systems What you’ll need - Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a comparable field - 6+ years of experience building and owning production ML systems end-to-end in a real-world environment - Strong hands-on expertise in Python and modern ML frameworks, with the ability to ship, operate, and evolve ML systems in production - Solid experience with AWS and MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, and operating ML systems at scale - Practical experience applying GenAI / LLMs in applied or production contexts, with a clear understanding of trade-offs and limitations - Ability to influence technical decisions through clear judgment and collaboration, not formal authority - Experience supporting and guiding more junior data scientists through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and technical feedback - Strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes, with a pragmatic approach to trade-offs and delivery What’s in it for you We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits that support us to be our creative best. - Gym discounts - Employee and Family Assistance program - Virtual wellness events - Conferences & training budget - Regular internal training programs - Financial planning with 3% matching Pension - Competitive salary - Annual bonus structure The base salary range for this position is CAD $180k – $210k. This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role, the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. ## About AutoTrader.ca ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TRADER Corporation operates AutoTrader.ca, Canada’s #1 automotive marketplace, providing digital advertising, dealer software, and financing solutions for car buyers, dealers, and lenders. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of AutoScout24 / Scout24 AG, acquired in 2024) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 1975 - **Founders**: Not publicly available – originally established as a print automotive classifieds publication ## Core Business - Primary industry: Automotive marketplace, dealer software, and automotive finance technology - Target customers: B2C (car shoppers), B2B (car dealers, OEMs, lenders) - Mission / purpose: Streamline the car buying and selling process for Canadians through trusted marketplace, software, and data tools ## Products & Services - **AutoTrader.ca**: Canada’s largest online automotive marketplace for new and used cars; mobile app (4.5/5 stars); includes AI‑powered tools, digital retailing, ChatGPT integration - **AutoSync**: Dealership software suite unifying advertising, conversion, and operational workflows - **Dealertrack Canada**: Integrated financing and identity verification solutions for dealers and lenders (partnerships with Equifax Canada and Interac Corp.) - **CMS (Collateral Management Solutions)**: Premier lien, recovery, and insolvency management for Canadian lenders ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by AutoScout24 in August 2024 for an undisclosed amount) - **Key Metric**: AutoTrader.ca attracts over 10 million monthly visits and is rated the most trusted online automotive marketplace in Canada (Callosum Brand Research, Nov 2022) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: AutoScout24 (parent); partners include Equifax Canada, Interac Corp., National Hockey League (multiyear partnership) - **Growth Signals**: Acquired Dealertrack Canada (2022), acquired CMS from Teranet (2024); introduced ChatGPT integration (Jan 2026); launched Storefront for online new‑vehicle shopping; expanded partnerships with dealer groups like AutoCanada and CanadaOne Auto ## Competitive Advantages - Largest inventory and highest unaided brand awareness among Canadian automotive marketplaces - Vertically integrated offerings (marketplace + dealer software + finance) create a stickier ecosystem for dealers - Deep data and AI capabilities (Clarivoy study shows AutoTrader.ca influences majority of vehicle sales in Canada) - 50+ years of Canadian market expertise and a dedicated local team ## Strategic Focus - Accelerating digital transformation through AI (ChatGPT, AI‑powered marketplace tools) - Strengthening the dealer‑consumer connection with enhanced digital retailing and new‑vehicle shopping experiences - Expanding financing and identity solutions (partnerships with Equifax/Interac) - Leveraging AutoScout24’s European scale for best practices and technology sharing ## Why Work Here - Recognized as a Great Place to Work®; culture emphasises innovation, collaboration, and career growth - Hybrid and remote roles available (multiple positions listed as “Remote (Canada)”) - Large data, engineering, and product teams working on impactful, Canadian‑focused automotive technology - Notable perks: supportive environment, professional development opportunities, “we come together and empower you to do what you do best” ## Sources 1. [tradercorporation.com](https://tradercorporation.com) 2. [tradercorporation.com – About Us](https://tradercorporation.com/about-us/) 3. [tradercorporation.com – Careers](https://tradercorporation.com/about-us/careers/) 4. [tradercorporation.com – AutoTrader.ca](https://tradercorporation.com/our-brands/marketplace/auto-trader/) 5. 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