Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid)
Company websitemotorolasolutions.com (Motorola Solutions, opens in new tab)
Base salary $120K to $140K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Schaumburg, IL
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- LocationSchaumburg, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
At Motorola Solutions, everything starts with our people. The Design and Tools (D&T) team within the CMO organization is dedicated to defining the technology ecosystems that drive efficiency and connectivity. We operate at the intersection of enterprise security and unified tech infrastructure, focusing our ingenuity on solutions that make everyday operations smoother and keep teams integrated.
Job Description
Are you ready to use your technical expertise to expand the reach of advanced computing and help teams perform at their baseline best? We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead and drive the Artificial Intelligence & Analytics stream within our D&T organization. In this people-first culture, you will act as a foundational subject matter expert, developing high-impact analytics that augment operational experiences and translate requirements into robust solutions. Whether you are building within primary enterprise software stacks or deploying custom prescriptive infrastructure, your work will directly help to ensure that our internal and external teams navigate data with greater focus and clarity. We accept a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience for this role, empowering you to explore your curious nature, maximize your professional impact, and pursue your absolute potential.
Key Responsibilities:
AI & Analytics Leadership
Lead and direct the strategic Artificial Intelligence & Analytics stream within the D&T ecosystem to maximize team outcomes
Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert across the organization to guide internal data strategies
Understand complex partner requirements and translate them into augmented experiences that elevate overall user workflows
Predictive Modeling & Custom ML
Design, build, and deploy advanced analytical and statistical machine learning models to effectively guide business decisions
Construct custom predictive and prescriptive machine learning models tailored for preventative system health checks
Architect automated root cause analysis tools and advanced system log analytics to discover critical data insights
Ecosystem Integration
Synthesize and enable high-performing automation solutions within the core software technologies driving the CMO organization
Embed intelligent data models seamlessly into enterprise platform tools including Salesforce and ServiceNow
Collaborate across technical lines to integrate distinct data layers into a single, active operational fabric
Job Requirements:
Technical Expertise
Machine Learning & Statistical Modeling to design predictive infrastructure and deploy statistical algorithms
Data Mining & Analytics to process large-scale datasets and extract operational insights
Salesforce & ServiceNow Development to embed automated logic and workflows within standard corporate tools
Python / R Programming to write clean, scalable data science code and maintain custom software modules
System Log Analytics to observe system health metrics and interpret log data patterns
Professional Experience
Solution Translation to convert real-world stakeholder requirements into production-ready software deployments
Project Orchestration to independently manage analytics initiatives from initial data gathering through final model deployment
Technical Communications to explain complex technical concepts with complete clarity to both non-technical and executive partners
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with building agentic or delegate workflows within cloud enterprise architecture
Experience designing cognitive shortcuts or system checks that reduce operational friction for global technical teams
Target Base Salary Range: $120,000- $140,000
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or an IT related field
4+ years of experience in data analytics, data mining, or machine learning
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Source: Motorola Solutions on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($120,000) is above 31% of the 97 Data & ML roles in Illinois listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $135,000; the middle half runs from $114,700 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSenior Data Scientist (Hybrid)$120K to $140K
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Command Center Solutions and Services - Southeast Program Manager$120K to $140K
Senior AI Product Manager (Hybrid)$120K to $140K
Corporate Communications Manager$120K to $130K
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid) (this listing) | $120K - $140K |
| Project Manager - North American VS&A Complex Project Deployment | $120K - $130K |
| Senior Account Manager - Software Sales | $120K - $140K |
| Command Center Solutions and Services - Southeast Program Manager | $120K - $140K |
| Senior AI Product Manager (Hybrid) | $120K - $140K |
| Corporate Communications Manager | $120K - $130K |
| Sr RDE Engineer | $120K - $130K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-29
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Schaumburg, IL
Target Base Salary Range: $120,000- $140,000
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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