Remote Senior Data Scientist - AI in Education

McGraw Hill; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill, a leading educational publisher, is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead AI/ML initiatives across teams from design to deployment, with a focus on cross‑business unit solutions.

You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Learning Design, and User Experience to design, validate, operationalize, and monitor AI systems, delivering world‑class educational experiences for learners and educators.

Qualifications

• PhD in AI, DS, CS or related field.
• 1+ years of applicable work experience after doctorate.
• Ability to apply DS/AI knowledge to independently define and resolve problems, even with limited information or precedent.
• Deep understanding of AI engineering patterns and LLM principles; LangGraph experience.
• Proficiency in Python, and SQL (5+ years).
• Creative in addressing diverse issues aligned with business goals, including variations in approach.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and advise on complex matters.
• Proven track record of independently planning, executing, and reporting on AI projects to deliver business value.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on projects of diverse scope independently with weekly manager check-ins.
• Support/guide junior colleagues, including acting as team lead on shared projects.
• Propose solutions to business problems based on limited information and precedent.
• Solve problems by adopting, adapting, and/or extending existing DS/AI approaches.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other functions to support the creation of compelling learning experiences.
• Learn how to balance multiple projects and revise project plans as circumstances change.

Skills

Python

SQL

LangGraph

Team leadership

LLM concepts

Problem solving

Education

Doctoral degree in AI/DS/CS or related field

Job description

McGraw Hill, a leading educational publisher, is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead AI/ML initiatives across teams from design to deployment, with a focus on cross‑business unit solutions.

You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Learning Design, and User Experience to design, validate, operationalize, and monitor AI systems, delivering world‑class educational experiences for learners and educators.