Data Scientist Sr

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Educational assistance

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Data Scientist to join their dynamic team in Pittsburgh. The role involves leading AI/ML projects from conception to deployment, requiring strong technical expertise and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of statistical and analytical skills, with a proven track record in deep learning frameworks and cloud computing, particularly with AWS. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions.
• Strong proficiency in deep learning frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI and machine learning solutions.
• Apply supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
• Develop and optimize deep learning models.

Skills

AI/ML solutions

Deep learning

Cloud computing

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

Education

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

Tools

TensorFlow

Keras

PyTorch

AWS SageMaker

JIRA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML solutions, deep learning, and cloud computing. This role involves leading projects from conception to deployment, requiring a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for data‑drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI and machine learning solutions from initial concept to production deployment.
• Apply supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, such as regression, decision trees, random forests, gradient‑boosted decision trees (XGBoost, LightGBM), KNN, and t‑SNE.
• Develop and optimize deep learning models using tools such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, or MXNet.
• Explore and integrate generative AI technologies such as OpenAI, Llama 2, LangChain, LlamaIndex, vector databases, and RAG applications.
• Utilize AWS SageMaker for scalable cloud computing and machine learning model deployment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business needs, formulate technical approaches, and deliver actionable insights.
• Maintain and manage project timelines and deliverables using JIRA.
• Continuously stay abreast of the latest AI/ML advancements and best practices.
• Lead the implementation of analytical projects that leverage vast amounts of structured and unstructured data to extract actionable business insights.
• Direct data gathering, data processing, and data mining of large and complex datasets.
• Lead the development of algorithms using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques such as machine learning to predict business outcomes and recommend optimal actions to management.
• Lead analytical experiments in a methodical manner to find opportunities for product and process optimization. Present business insights to management using visualization technologies and data storytelling.
• Partner with Data Architects, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and Visualization Experts to develop data‑driven solutions for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions.
• Strong proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, or MXNet.
• Hands‑on experience with generative AI technologies and vector databases.
• Proven track record of successful cloud computing implementation, preferably with AWS SageMaker.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like JIRA.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Bayesian statistics and causal inference.
• Experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with Shiny and Streamlit.
• Experience with graph network analysis (networkx, Neo4J).

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Base Salary

Base Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to support employees today and in the future, including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision options, life insurance, disability protection, paid holidays, vacation days, 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans, dependent care reimbursement account, adoption assistance, educational assistance, and a robust wellness program.

Disability Accommodations Statement:

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line, your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Applicants may also call 877‑968‑7762 and select Option 4: Recruiting for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.