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Senior Data Scientist

Full Time · In Office · New York, New York (USA)

Posted Jun 15, 2026

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  • Job Title: Senior Data Scientist
  • Location: New York, United States
  • Type: Full Time

Our Client is Looking an innovative and highly skilled Senior Data Scientist – Generative AI & Machine Learning to join a cutting-edge AI team focused on building next-generation intelligent applications. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies across NLP, speech, computer vision, and generative AI to deliver impactful enterprise and customer-facing solutions.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • AI/ML Development & Innovation
  • Design, build, and deploy machine learning models across the full lifecycle (design → training → validation → production)
  • Develop solutions leveraging generative AI, NLP, speech recognition, and computer vision
  • Apply advanced analytics to extract insights from large-scale structured and unstructured datasets
  • Experiment with emerging AI technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and design teams
  • Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business outcomes
  • Contribute to building high-impact products and solutions that enhance user experience
  • Cloud & Data Engineering
  • Utilize modern technology stacks including Python, AWS, Spark, Kubernetes, and related tools
  • Work with large-scale distributed systems and cloud-based data platforms
  • Process and analyze large datasets efficiently to support scalable ML solutions
  • Thought Leadership & Research
  • Contribute to research and innovation in AI/ML domains
  • Stay up to date with advancements in generative AI and emerging technologies
  • Share knowledge and participate in technical communities and conferences
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Technical Expertise
  • Strong experience in:
  • Machine learning and deep learning
  • Generative AI and NLP
  • Large-scale data processing and analytics
  • Proficiency in:
  • Python, Scala, or R
  • Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark)
  • Experience working with relational databases and large datasets
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Ability to work on complex, ambiguous problems and develop innovative solutions
  • Strong statistical and modeling expertise
  • Creativity and curiosity in exploring new approaches and technologies
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to influence and lead initiatives within cross-functional teams
  • Passion for mentoring and developing talent

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics)
  • Relevant experience in data science or analytics based on degree level
  • Experience with open-source programming languages for large-scale data analysis
  • Experience building machine learning models and working with relational databases

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in STEM discipline
  • Experience with AWS or cloud-based ML platforms
  • Experience managing or mentoring teams
  • Strong background in large-scale AI/ML deployment and production systems

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