Senior Data Scientist, AI & ML for Real-World Impact

McKinsey; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Global experience across North America

Job summary

McKinsey’s QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey offers a data science career focused on solving complex business problems with advanced machine learning and analytics. You will shape models, contribute to R&D, and work with a world-class team on interdisciplinary projects.

Based in North America, you’ll mentor colleagues, develop impactful solutions, and help transform client operations with practical AI applications and robust data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in computer science, machine learning, applied statistics, mathematics, engineering or artificial intelligence
• 10+ years of deep technical experience in distributed computing, machine learning and statistics
• Programming experience in Python, R, Scala, SQL
• Knowledge of distributed computing or NoSQL technologies is a plus
• Proven application of advanced analytical, data science and statistical methods in the commercial world
• Client-facing skills (e.g. data warehousing, machine learning)
• Familiar with PySpark, PyData stack, SQL, Airflow, Databricks, Kedro, Dask/RAPIDS, Docker & Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure
• Thought leadership or people leadership experience
• Excellent time management in autonomous environments
• Willingness to travel
• Strong presentation and communication skills to explain complex concepts

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex data challenges and develop advanced models to optimize client performance
• Mentor others and contribute to cutting-edge R&D
• Develop data science solutions and write optimized code to influence client recommendations
• Shape the QuantumBlack R&D roadmap and contribute to deep learning and ML research
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver measurable business impact

Skills

Distributed computing

Machine learning

Statistics

Python

R

Scala

SQL

Data warehousing

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

PySpark

PyData stack

Airflow

Databricks

Kedro

Docker

Kubernetes

Travel

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/ML/Statistics/Math/Engineering/AI

Tools

Python

PySpark

PyData stack

SQL

Airflow

Databricks

Kedro

Dask/RAPIDS

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

McKinsey’s QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey offers a data science career focused on solving complex business problems with advanced machine learning and analytics. You will shape models, contribute to R&D, and work with a world-class team on interdisciplinary projects.

Based in North America, you’ll mentor colleagues, develop impactful solutions, and help transform client operations with practical AI applications and robust data-driven insights.