Senior AI/ML Scientist - Drive Scalable ML Impact

McKinsey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 176,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

McKinsey, QuantumBlack AI by McKinsey, is hiring in North America to lead the development of cutting-edge AI and ML solutions that solve complex business challenges across industries. You will mentor data scientists, shape the R&D roadmap, and identify high-potential machine learning initiatives for industry applications.

You will collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers and designers to build end-to-end analytics solutions with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, masters or PhD in CS/ML/Stats/Engineering or AI.
• 6+ years of deep technical experience in distributed computing, ML and statistics.
• Programming experience: Python, R, Scala, SQL.
• Proven application of advanced analytical methods in business context.
• Knowledge of distributed computing or NoSQL technologies is a bonus.
• Client-facing experience and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with Python, PySpark, PyData stack, SQL, Airflow, Databricks, Kedro, Dask/RAPIDS; Docker/Kubernetes; cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Excellent time management and ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead project teams.
• Willingness to travel and travel flexibility.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions across industries.
• Mentor data scientists and shape the R&D roadmap for McKinsey AI.
• Identify high-potential ML initiatives for industry applications.
• Collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers and designers on end-to-end analytics.
• Translate complex analytics into measurable business impact for clients.

Skills

Python

R

Scala

SQL

Distributed computing

NoSQL

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in CS/ML/Stats/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PySpark

Databricks

Airflow

Kedro

Dask

RAPIDS

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

McKinsey, QuantumBlack AI by McKinsey, is hiring in North America to lead the development of cutting-edge AI and ML solutions that solve complex business challenges across industries. You will mentor data scientists, shape the R&D roadmap, and identify high-potential machine learning initiatives for industry applications.

You will collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers and designers to build end-to-end analytics solutions with real-world impact.