Senior Data Scientist

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

100% Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with 4% match

Unlimited PTO

Remote flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics and AI initiatives, with strong emphasis on large language models (LLMs) and machine learning systems. This role will partner cross-functionally with business and technical teams to build scalable data solutions, translate complex insights, and help shape AI-driven strategy.

This is a highly visible role requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering).
• Hands-on experience with data science, AI, or ML.
• Experience with LLMs (required).
• Proficiency in Python or R; strong SQL skills.
• Proven track record of building and deploying ML models.
• Experience supporting AI development and ML training workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models, with a focus on LLM-based solutions.
• Build and optimize data models and pipelines to support analytics and AI initiatives.
• Support AI development lifecycle, including model training, validation, and deployment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate and improve model performance and scalability.
• Act as a thought partner to the business - bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to challenges.
• Own problems end-to-end, from concept through execution and iteration.

Skills

LLMs

Python/R

SQL

Model deployment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/CS/Math/Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. a plus

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics and AI initiatives, with a strong emphasis on large language models (LLMs) and machine learning systems. This role will partner cross-functionally with business and technical teams to build scalable data solutions, translate complex insights, and help shape AI-driven strategy.

This is a highly visible role requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Why join us

• Annual performance bonus
• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models, with a focus on LLM-based solutions
• Build and optimize data models and pipelines to support analytics and AI initiatives
• Support AI development lifecycle, including model training, validation, and deployment
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and deliver data-driven solutions
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate and improve model performance and scalability
• Act as a thought partner to the business - bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to challenges
• Own problems end-to-end, from concept through execution and iteration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering); Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus, but not required
• Strong experience in data science, AI, or machine learning
• Hands-on experience with LLMs (required)
• Proficiency in Python or R
• Strong SQL skills
• Proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models
• Experience supporting AI development and ML training workflows

Preferred Experience

• Industry experience in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or fintech
• Exposure to productionizing AI models in enterprise environments
• Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets

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