Senior Data Science Leader — ML & AI R&D, Global Impact

McKinsey; Bogotá; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 270,000,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks a senior data scientist to shape and apply cutting-edge ML/AI solutions across industries. You will mentor teams, partner with product managers, data engineers, and clients to deliver measurable value.

You will influence R&D priorities, drive advanced analytics projects, and help translate complex insights into actionable business strategies while collaborating with global experts and leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in CS/ML/Statistics/Math/Engineering/AI
• 10+ years of deep technical experience in distributed computing, ML and statistics.
• Programming in Python, R, Scala, SQL.
• Proven application of advanced analytical methods in the commercial world.
• Client-facing experience in data warehousing or ML projects.
• Proficiency with PySpark, Databricks, Kedro, Airflow, and cloud tech.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong presentation and communication in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply cutting-edge ML/AI solutions to drive client impact.
• Mentor data scientists and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Shape R&D roadmap and contribute to strategic AI initiatives.
• Convert complex analytics into actionable business recommendations.

Skills

10+ years experience

Python, R, Scala, SQL

Distributed computing

Data science methods

Client-facing

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Docker & Kubernetes

English & Spanish

Leadership experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in CS/ML/Statistics/Math/Engineering/AI

Tools

PySpark

Databricks

Kedro

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

McKinsey & Company seeks a senior data scientist to shape and apply cutting-edge ML/AI solutions across industries. You will mentor teams, partner with product managers, data engineers, and clients to deliver measurable value.

You will influence R&D priorities, drive advanced analytics projects, and help translate complex insights into actionable business strategies while collaborating with global experts and leaders.