Senior Data Scientist III

LexisNexis; Oro-Medonte; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information analytics provider in Simcoe County is seeking a Senior Data Scientist III to lead AI and machine learning initiatives. Candidates should possess an advanced degree and experience with large language models. The role involves designing cutting-edge solutions and mentoring junior team members, ensuring alignment with business goals. This position offers comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and promotes a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with match

Wellness platform with incentives

Paid leave for volunteering

Study assistance

Qualifications

• Experience with large language models and transformer-based architectures.
• Proficient in big data technologies.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms including deep learning and gradient boosting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI solutions.
• Lead the development of machine learning models.
• Analyze large datasets for AI development.
• Mentor junior data scientists.

Skills

Problem solving

Mentorship

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

Python

R

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to develop your Data Scientist career? Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?

LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide and is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About The Role

The Senior Data Scientist III contributes to new product development by proposing data-driven solutions for complex customer challenges. They use advanced analytical techniques and become subject matter experts. Additionally, they collaborate with other data scientists and engineers to design cutting-edge AI solutions. The role also involves leading AI and machine learning model development, analyzing extensive datasets, and guiding junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions.
• Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
• Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and trends that can inform AI development.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Leading the automation and lifecycle management of sophisticated data systems.
• Mentoring junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices.
• Designing APIs for disseminating data science outputs to various business units.
• Overseeing the scaling of production systems to meet growing demands.

Requirements

• Possess an advanced or Master\'s education in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Have experience working directly with large language models and transformer-based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc.
• Be proficient in working with big data technologies and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or AWS.
• Have experience and knowledge of applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.
• Be a natural problem solver, able to lead and mentor junior data scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate proficient experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests.
• Possess advanced programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages for data analysis.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About The Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.