Senior Data Scientist

McGraw-Hill Education; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive the future of learning through generative AI. In this remote role, you will leverage your expertise in AI to plan and execute impactful projects, collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. Your contributions will directly influence the development of cutting-edge educational solutions, making a significant difference in the learning landscape. If you are passionate about technology and eager to stay at the forefront of generative AI advancements, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fulfilling and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AI projects delivering business value.
• Ability to define and resolve complex problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute generative AI projects independently.
• Collaborate with teams to create compelling learning experiences.

Skills

Generative AI

Large Language Models (LLM)

Python

Technical Communication

Collaboration Skills

Education

Doctoral degree in AI or Data Science

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Job description

Do you enjoy testing the limits of possibility? At McGraw Hill, our Enterprise AI Team drives progress and helps to build the future of learning. If you have the passion and technical expertise to thrive in an innovative and agile environment, we want to learn more about you.

Your impact on the team

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Enterprise AI team, your primary focus will be on applying generative AI to achieve significant business outcomes for McGraw Hill. You will join a broader 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 help this team deliver cutting-edge data science and / or Artificial Intelligence (DS / AI) solutions, 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 can you expect from the position?

• Plan, execute, and report on generative AI projects of diverse scope independently.
• Perform research, analysis, and modeling, and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Check in with your manager weekly about project progress.
• Propose solutions to business problems by tailoring DS / AI concepts / tools / techniques.
• Learn how to balance multiple projects and revise project plans as circumstances change.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other functions to support the creation of compelling learning experiences.
• Support and guide junior colleagues.

What can you bring to the role?

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in AI, Data Science, or related field
• 3+ years of applicable work experience after doctorate
• Track record of independently planning, executing, and reporting on AI projects of diverse scope to deliver business value
• Demonstrated ability to apply DS / AI knowledge to independently define and resolve problems, including when there is limited information and precedent
• Deep understanding of large language model (LLM) principles
• Recent focus on generative AI including hands-on experience with applying LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex)
• Passion for technology and commitment to staying current on generative AI advancements
• Proficiency in Python
• Affinity for education
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to create scalable and efficient production-level code

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build 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 $140,975 - $170,000 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. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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