Senior Data Scientist/AI Application Solutions Engineer

VSP; California; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking a data scientist to model complex business problems and extract insights from diverse data sources. The role involves developing predictive models, ML solutions, and data-driven capabilities to support leadership and product teams.

You will collaborate across data and analytics platforms, applying advanced statistics and AI techniques, and help advance information visualization for analytics and dashboards. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6 years demonstrated experience in Analytics, Data Science, ML, AI Platform/Solution Development, Data & AI Engineering, Cloud Platform Engineering or related field.
• Flexible and able to change priorities quickly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen with curiosity for envisioning work and partnerships.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in job duties.
• Stay current with new techniques and software in the field.

Responsibilities

• Model complex business problems and derive insights from data.
• Develop and code software to cleanse, integrate, and evaluate large datasets.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver data-driven solutions across the lifecycle.
• Communicate findings to product, service, and business leaders to influence decisions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Experiment design

Data mining

Communication

Python

Data visualization

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Python

React

TypeScript

Node.js

APIs

Snowflake Cortex

Job description

Model complex business problems and discovering business insights using statistical, algorithmic, mining, and visualization techniques. The data scientist conducts experiments and methodologies to generate and collect data for business use. Mines available data to identify trends and patterns and generates insights for LOBs and senior leadership Partners with LOBs to identify questions and issues for data analysis and experiments Performs complex statistical analysis on experimental or business data to validate and quantify trends or patterns Constructs predictive models, algorithms, and probability engines to support data analysis or product functions; verifies model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results Identifies meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources; interprets and communicates insights and findings from analysis and experiments to product, service, and business managers Develops and codes software programs, algorithms, and automated processes to cleanse, integrate, and evaluate large datasets from multiple disparate sources Researches and applies knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions Uses advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and theories to analyze and collect data and construct solutions to business problems Participates in research and implements cutting-edge techniques and tools in machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence to make data analysis more efficient and to create new data-driven capabilities and insights Supports user experience specialists and information architects to enhance information visualization through development of dashboards and user interface best practices to analytics and product teams and provides consultations for their data-based experimentations Assists in communicating Enterprise data governance principles throughout the company

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, economics, or related functional area; or equivalent experience
• 6 years of demonstrated experience in any of the following areas: Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, AI Platform/Solution Development, Data & AI Engineering, Cloud Platform Engineering or related discipline
• Flexible and able to change priorities and direction quickly and effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Strategic skills, business acumen and curiosity to support envisioning work, program planning and strategic partnerships
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties
• Remain current in the field, including new techniques, approaches, and software available

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing and deploying AI, generative AI, and analytics solutions that enable enterprise knowledge discovery, automation, and decision support.
• Experience partnering across the full solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and end-user adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions leveraging generative AI, intelligent agents, and advanced analytics technologies.
• Proficiency with modern application development technologies such as Python, React, TypeScript, Node.js, APIs, and data visualization frameworks.
• Experience designing and implementing AI-enabled solutions using large language models (LLMs), machine learning capabilities, vector embeddings, semantic search, Snowflake Cortex, and other emerging AI technologies.
• Experience building and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, including document ingestion, data chunking, embeddings, vector databases, retrieval strategies, prompt engineering, and response generation.
• Ability to evaluate and optimize AI-generated outputs for accuracy, reliability, performance, security, and overall business value.
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity while maintaining high standards for code quality, testing, security, and maintainability.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring, observability, reliability, scalability, and operational support for AI and analytics solutions in production environments.
• Understanding of security, privacy, governance, responsible AI principles, and compliance considerations related to AI and analytics development.
• Experience working with cloud-based AI, analytics, and data platforms in enterprise environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.

Compensation range for the role is listed below.

Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.

Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00 VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision (“VSP”)collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees.VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

At VSP Vision, we’re all about seeing potential—literally! We believe that everyone deserves access to quality vision care, and we’re on a mission to make that happen. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, our team is driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to help people see every possibility. When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you’re stepping into a world where innovation meets impact. We value collaboration, inclusion, and making sure that everyone feels they belong. Ready to grow your career in an environment that’s as supportive as it is inspiring? Then VSP is the place for you. Let’s work together to create a clearer, brighter future—one person at a time. Follow your heart to VSP! #VisionWithHeart