Senior Data Scientist

SoTalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health insurance

401k with match

Employee stock purchase

Family leave

Paid time off

Mental health resources

Disability & life insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Senior Data Scientist role in Raleigh, NC invites an experienced leader to drive AI research initiatives for a premier analytics organization. You will own end-to-end ML projects, mentor a growing team, and partner with product and engineering to deliver transformative data-driven solutions.

Ideal candidates bring a PhD or Master’s with 6+ years, deep knowledge of LLMs (BERT, T5, RoBERTa) and generative AI, and hands-on Python or R expertise, plus experience with Spark, Hadoop or AWS.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 7–10 years of data science experience or PhD with 6+ years.
• Strong expertise in large language models and transformer architectures (BERT, T5, RoBERTa).
• Experience implementing generative AI and LLMs (GPT, Claude, Mistral).
• Proficiency in Python or R for analysis and modeling.
• Experience with Spark, Hadoop or AWS in big data ecosystems.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior staff and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and implementation of next-generation AI solutions.
• Lead full ML lifecycle from research to deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to integrate data-driven solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams.
• Establish governance frameworks and standards for the data science department.

Skills

LLMs & Transformers

Python or R

Big Data Ecosystems

ML/DL Algorithms

Generative AI

Leadership Mentorship

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Python/R tooling

Job description

Recruiting Lead for Advanced AI Research Roles

I am currently representing a premier global leader in legal analytics and professional decision-support tools. They are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their high-performing team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This organization is a digital pioneer, dedicated to enhancing global professional outcomes through sophisticated information-based analytics.

In this role, you will act as a principal subject matter expert, overseeing the design and implementation of next-generation AI solutions. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of machine learning models, from initial research to deployment, while ensuring high standards for data quality. This position involves direct leadership of small to medium-sized project teams and the mentorship of junior staff members.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineering teams to build and scale advanced AI products.
• Directing the development of machine learning models to address intricate business challenges.
• Interpreting massive datasets to identify trends that drive innovation.
• Establishing new governance frameworks and methodological standards for the data science department.
• Partnering with product leadership to integrate data-driven solutions into customer-facing applications.
• Providing technical guidance and best practices for the broader analytics team.

Required Qualifications

• A Masters degree with at least 7 to 10 years of professional experience, or a PhD with over 6 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced academic background in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a similar quantitative field.
• Deep technical expertise in large language models and transformer architectures such as BERT, T5, and RoBERTa.
• Practical experience implementing generative AI and LLMs including GPT, Claude, and Mistral.
• Advanced proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Demonstrated experience with big data ecosystems including Spark, Hadoop, or AWS.
• Strong background in various algorithms including deep learning, random forests, and gradient boosting.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this position typically ranges from 115,400 to 192,300 dollars per year, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Our client is committed to a culture of balance and well-being. They offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support long-term career growth and personal health.

• Flexible working hours to accommodate personal productivity.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust 401k retirement plan with employer matching.
• Employee share purchase opportunities.
• Generous family leave, including support for adoption and surrogacy.
• Dedicated paid time off for volunteering and community engagement.
• Access to mental health resources and wellness platforms.
• Disability coverage and comprehensive life insurance.
• Commuter and healthcare spending accounts.

This is a chance to work with a global powerhouse that values diversity, innovation, and the rule of law. If you are a natural problem solver with a passion for leading AI initiatives, I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.