Architect, Data Science

Lovelytics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful data science projects

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Lovelytics seeks a Data Scientist Architect to lead end-to-end ML pipelines and client-facing AI deployments on the Databricks platform. You will shape strategy, drive pre‑sales efforts, and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions with measurable business impact.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with C‑suite stakeholders, and the delivery of enterprise-grade ML/AI projects across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, economics or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data science & AI/ML, including large-scale solution deployments.
• 5+ years in a client facing role, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders.
• Proven track record designing and implementing modern data science solutions in at least two of the following areas: forecasting, anomaly detection, recommendation system, computer vision, risk modeling or mathematical optimization.
• Expert knowledge of Python, SQL and strong hands-on experience with Databricks (Unity Catalog, MLFlow, Delta Tables, etc.).
• Proficiency with commercial and open-source LLM APIs and tooling like Hugging Face, LangChain, DSPY etc, as well as coding assistants.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and creating proofs of concept, technical presales presentations and pricing for engagements.
• Prior experience with revenue management, price modeling and causal Inference.

Responsibilities

• Define clear business-value metrics and targets for engagement success.
• Lead technical scoping, feasibility assessments and solution design for proposals and client pitches.
• Design scalable end-to-end ML pipelines spanning data analysis, feature engineering, model training, deployment and MLOps.
• Direct cross-functional delivery teams to execute solutions aligned with architecture standards.
• Establish code quality, model validation and best practices to ensure reliability.
• Articulate technical concepts and trade-offs to technical teams and C-suite stakeholders.
• Design workflows and integration strategies to drive adoption of AI/ML tools.
• Conduct client enablement workshops and knowledge transfer for long-term sustainability.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

LLM APIs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/Statistics/Economics

Tools

Unity Catalog

MLFlow

Delta Tables

Hugging Face

LangChain

Job description

Founded in 2017, Lovelytics has helped some of the most complex enterprises across industries such as Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing and Retail & CPG, modernize their data and put AI to work, not in a deck, but in production. We move fast, stay close to the cutting edge, and care more about outcomes than optics.

Our work spans the full data and AI lifecycle: Data Strategy & Advisory, Data Engineering, Analytics & Visualization, Generative AI & ML, and Cloud Migration & Modernization — all delivered on Databricks, with deep partnerships across AWS, Azure, and GCP. To date, we've delivered over $2B in business value for Fortune 500 clients.

In the last year, Lovelytics as grown from 85 to 500+ people across the Americas, all while keeping the technically excellent, low-ego culture that makes the work worth doing, earning us a Best Places to Work recognition and a spot among Databricks' top partners.

Lovelytics is seeking a Data Scientist Architect with hands-on experience delivering client-facing, enterprise-grade machine learning and advanced analytics solutions, particularly on the Databricks platform. As part of our growing Data Science practice, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead technical strategy, design end-to-end ML pipelines, and drive pre-sales engagements from initial scoping to final delivery.

The Architect will play a role in defining business-value metrics, shaping client proposals and directing cross-functional delivery teams to build scalable, high-impact AI/ML applications. Our ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise across predictive modeling and modern AI frameworks with seasoned consulting acumen to influence both technical execution teams and C-suite executives.

Note: This position is not eligible for work sponsorship at this time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define clear business-value metrics (e.g., ROI, revenue impact, cost reduction) alongside technical performance targets for every engagement.
• Lead technical scoping, feasibility assessments and solution design for proposals, Statements of Work and client pitches.
• Design scalable, secure and maintainable end-to-end multi-layer ML/AI pipelines, spanning data analysis, feature engineering, model training, deployment and MLOps.
• Direct cross-functional delivery teams of Data Scientists, Data Engineers and ML Engineers to execute solutions aligned with architectural standards.
• Establish code quality standards, model validation protocols and technical best practices to prevent technical debt and ensure system reliability.
• Articulate technical concepts, model trade-offs and operational risks clearly to both technical teams and non-technical C-suite stakeholders.
• Design operational workflows and user integration strategies to drive high adoption of AI/ML tools among end-users.
• Conduct client enablement workshops and knowledge transfer sessions to build internal capability and ensure long-term solution sustainability.

Our Ideal Candidate's Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, economics or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data science & AI/ML, including large-scale solution deployments.
• 5+ years in a client facing role, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders.
• Proven track record designing and implementing modern data science solutions in at least two of the following areas: forecasting, anomaly detection, recommendation system, computer vision, risk modeling or mathematical optimization.
• Expert knowledge of Python, SQL and strong hands-on experience with Databricks (Unity Catalog, MLFlow, Delta Tables, etc.).
• Proficiency with commercial and open-source LLM APIs and tooling like Hugging Face, LangChain, DSPY etc, as well as coding assistants.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and creating proofs of concept, technical presales presentations and pricing for engagements.
• Prior experience with revenue management, price modeling and causal Inference.

What We Promise You:

• Meaningful, cutting-edge projects in Data Science & AI/ML domain with clients across industries, from Fortune 500 firms to disruptive startups.
• Rapid learning and mentorship opportunities with Data & AI thought leaders and practitioners.
• A culture of experimentation, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to be a conference speaker, blogger and writer.
• A diverse and inclusive team with collaborative culture, where your voice and ideas are heard.

The base salary range for this position for candidates based in the US is $145,000-200,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, scope of role and budget. Candidates are not guaranteed to be placed at any particular point within the range, and most offers will fall within the middle of the range or below. Lovelytics is committed to pay equity and transparency in compensation practices.

Lovelytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don’t have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.