Senior Data Scientist

McGraw Hill; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Full range of medical benefits

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a team working on AI/ML model development for educational tools. You will manage diverse projects, guide junior colleagues, and collaborate with various functions.

The role requires a doctoral degree in AI or Data Science and 2+ years of related experience. This is a remote position, and candidates from any location in the United States are welcome to apply. Join us and help shape the future of education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Production experience with ML, NLP, Deep Learning, and/or LLM systems.
• Ability to lead projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on diverse projects independently.
• Support/guide junior colleagues and act as team lead on projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the creation of learning experiences.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Deep Learning

Python Programming

Technical Communication

Collaboration Skills

Education

Doctoral degree in AI, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Build the Future At McGraw Hill, we create best-in-class, next-generation learning experiences that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide every day. We design intuitive and effective tools that maximize teachers' time and students' learning. And we do all of this in a supportive and collaborative environment where we work alongside brilliant colleagues, touch lives around the world, see the difference our hard work makes, and continue on our own paths of lifelong learning.

How can you make an impact?

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will join a team of data scientists, AI researchers, software developers, and psychometricians who provide technical and scientific leadership for some of our most important strategic efforts companywide. You will be actively and cross‑functionally involved in the entire AI/ML model development lifecycle from design to deployment. You will help design, develop, validate, operationalize, and monitor AI/ML models for our School (PreK-12) business unit, and you will collaborate closely with colleagues across functions like Product, Engineering, Learning Design, and User Experience to help McGraw Hill create and deliver world‑class educational experiences.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in AI, Data Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Conceptual knowledge of DS/AI through rigorous coursework and industry applications.
• Demonstrated ability to apply DS/AI knowledge to lead projects from start to finish.
• Production experience with ML, NLP, Deep Learning, and/or LLM systems.
• Ability to create efficient, scalable Python code.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Commitment to the field of education.
• Experience with the K-12 educational ecosystem.
• Familiarity with assessment in K-12.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $120,000 - $165,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. The benefit offerings are available on the company website.