FICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions.
Opportunity
- As an AI Pre‑Sales Scientist you will communicate to clients on FICO’s AI / Gen AI, machine learning and analytic methods to drive sales efforts for solutions that manage risk, fight financial crime, build profitable customer relationships, and meet regulatory requirements.
- You will engage customers at mid‑level management and technical levels to ensure strong knowledge of FICO’s product differentiation and unique intellectual property.
- Support direct sales in communicating FICO’s differentiation of AI / Gen AI capabilities via presentations and product deep‑dive sessions.
- Gather customer feedback to inform and lead the creation of new IP and guide product development roadmaps.
What You’ll Do
- Elevate how we engage with internal and external business on topics related to AI / Gen AI.
- Accountable for driving strong customer engagement and understanding of FICO’s AI / Gen AI product offerings.
- Bridge customer needs to machine learning / analytic methods used in our AI / Gen AI products.
- Provide requirements back to product development for AI / Gen AI roadmaps.
- Participate in research projects to identify emerging trends and technologies in AI / Gen AI space that can help develop new products and expand our IP library.
- Focus on external communications: speaking engagements, collateral development, presentations, and social media messaging.
- Create proof of concepts, product demonstrations, respond to RFIs / RFPs, and prepare sales package proposals.
What We’re Seeking
- MSc degree in computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics, operations research or natural science fields with hands‑on related experience in data science, including AI / Gen AI and machine learning.
- Proven experience with at least three machine learning algorithms: neural networks, logistic regression, non‑linear regression, random forests, decision trees, support vector machines, linear / non‑linear optimization.
- Experience working with Java and Python, and strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
- Experience with AI and Gen AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Experience with at least one cloud‑based platform (e.g., AWS SageMaker or Azure Machine Learning).
- Adept at translating business problems into solution statements.
- Strong communication skills; bilingualism / multilingualism highly desirable.
- Open for travel (50% national and international).
Our Offer to You
- Opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
- Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
- Engaging, people‑first work environment offering work / life balance, employee resource groups and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
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Why Make a Move to FICO?
At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest‑growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.
You'll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.
FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide.
- Credit Scoring – FICO Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.
- Fraud Detection and Security – 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.
- Lending – 3 / 4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.
Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world's top 100 software companies by revenue.
We help many of the world's largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success.
Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment.
We'll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to