Principal Data Scientist - Real-Time ML Leader (Payments)

Eliassen Group; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to scale Data Science and AI capabilities for end-to-end payment optimization. The role will collaborate with ML engineers and product partners to design and deploy real-time models and intelligent decision engines, drive strategy and roadmaps, lead cross-functional initiatives, and mentor senior data science talent.

Hybrid 3 days onsite in Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with W2 benefits and 401k for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field. PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision and strategy for data-driven initiatives focused on end-to-end payment optimization and align with business goals.
• Develop scalable and reusable capabilities to power real-time machine learning models, enable rapid experimentation at scale, and support continuous monitoring of ML products.
• Oversee and participate hands-on in the conceptualization, development, production deployment, operation, validation, and maintenance of ML models and model update systems.
• Establish and enforce best practices for ML modeling while driving adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and infrastructure.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and collaboration and mentor a team of data scientists.
• Partner with product, engineering, data, and compliance teams to integrate ML into products and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Data Science leaders to establish an operating model for ML R&D that optimizes delivery of business value.

Skills

Machine learning

Real-time systems

Python

SQL

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Statistics/Math/Engineering; PhD preferred

Tools

AWS

GCP

Snowflake

Databricks

Vertex AI

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to scale Data Science and AI capabilities for end-to-end payment optimization. The role will collaborate with ML engineers and product partners to design and deploy real-time models and intelligent decision engines, drive strategy and roadmaps, lead cross-functional initiatives, and mentor senior data science talent.

Hybrid 3 days onsite in Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA, this is a contract-to-hire opportunity with W2 benefits and 401k for