Scientist 5, Data Science

Company Description

We are seeking an innovative and accomplished Data Scientist to join our team. As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate with Analytics Business Partners (ABP)/AI-product managers to understand the problem statement, data, and analytics insights needed to solve a given business problem. You will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge analytics solutions that generate new insights and drive business value.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and researchers
• Define OKRs and roadmaps for the team aligned with business goals
• Oversee the end-to-end development of machine learning models and data products, ensuring high quality standards
• Stay up-to-date on advances in AI/ML and lead integration of appropriate new technologies
• Implement processes for rigorous testing, validation and monitoring of machine learning models
• Identify and facilitate professional growth and skill development within the team
• Provide technical guidance to the team and set standards for innovation
• Balance delivery of rapid value with investment in innovative but high-impact solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business, product, and engineering teams to identify and execute on AI/ML opportunities
• Manage workloads and provide prioritization guidance to optimize efficiency
• Establish success metrics and regularly report progress to executives

Qualifications

• PhD/Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science or related field preferred
• 8+ years relevant data science experience with at least 3 years in a team lead role
• Extensive experience developing, deploying, and managing machine learning models in production
• Deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms, model development, and deployment. You should be well-versed in various ML frameworks and libraries. Understanding of LLMs is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and machine learning teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Strong track record of delivering business value via applied AI/ML
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow/PyTorch
• Superb communication, strategic thinking and problem solving skills

Additional Information

Preference will be given to:

• Experience in rigorous experimentation with large language models.
• Experience in publishing research papers and patents to establish thought leadership in the industry. 
• Proven experience in applying reinforcement learning techniques to solve real-world problems.
• Penchant for self-learning, literature research, and participation in relevant conferences to stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements in the AI/ML space.