Lead Data Scientist, AI Engineering

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Travel Discounts Worldwide

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Recognition Rewards

Career Growth

Employee Assistance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

People-First Culture

Job summary

Hilton Grand Vacations is seeking an innovative and strategic Lead Data Scientist, AI Engineering to help shape the future of analytics, machine learning, and generative AI across our business. If you're passionate about building production-ready AI solutions, leading technical innovation, and turning data into business impact, this could be your next great opportunity.

You will lead the strategy and delivery of advanced analytics, deploy predictive models and AI applications, mentor data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, CS, statistics, math, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in data science, ML, analytics, or AI engineering.
• Hands-on Python, SQL, Databricks in production environments.
• Experience building NLP and Generative AI with Azure OpenAI.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Preferred: hospitality, travel, pricing optimization, personalization, recommendation engines, Copilot, FastAPI, React, and enterprise AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and delivery of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives.
• Design and deploy predictive models, recommender systems, forecasting solutions, and generative AI applications.
• Build scalable AI products leveraging Databricks, Azure OpenAI, Python, and SQL.
• Develop LLM-powered workflows, RAG solutions, Copilot experiences, and AI agents.
• Partner across business and technology teams to deliver measurable revenue, productivity, and customer experience outcomes.
• Mentor data scientists and analysts while establishing engineering and AI best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, CS, Statistics, Math, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Databricks

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Lead Data Scientist, AI Engineering | Hilton Grand Vacations

At Hilton Grand Vacations, we're looking for an innovative and strategic Lead Data Scientist, AI Engineering to help shape the future of analytics, machine learning, and generative AI across our business.

If you're passionate about building production-ready AI solutions, leading technical innovation, and turning data into business impact, this could be your next great opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the strategy and delivery of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives
• Design and deploy predictive models, recommender systems, forecasting solutions, and generative AI applications
• Build scalable AI products leveraging Databricks, Azure OpenAI, Python, and SQL
• Develop LLM-powered workflows, RAG solutions, Copilot experiences, and AI agents that drive operational efficiency
• Partner across business and technology teams to deliver measurable revenue, productivity, and customer experience outcomes
• Mentor data scientists and analysts while establishing engineering and AI best practices

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, or AI Engineering
• Hands-on expertise with Python, SQL, Databricks, and production AI/ML environments
• Experience building NLP and Generative AI solutions using technologies such as Azure OpenAI
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Preferred experience includes hospitality, travel, pricing optimization, personalization, recommendation engines, Copilot technologies, FastAPI, React, and enterprise AI platforms.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Benefits starting Day One
• Go Hilton Travel Discounts Worldwide
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Recognition Programs & Rewards
• Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• A People-First Culture

When you join Hilton Grand Vacations, you'll help create unforgettable vacation experiences for Owners and Guests around the world while working with cutting-edge technology that drives business transformation.

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