Senior Data Scientist – Finance

2100 NVIDIA USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Finance Data Science and AI team in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead the integration of data science and AI solutions into financial processes, collaborating with data scientists, data engineers, and AI developers to deploy models in production.

You will translate business requests into technical solutions, explore Generative AI use cases, and communicate value, risks, and ROI to technical and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in business-centered AI and Data Science, with a history of implementing models in production environments.
• Hands-on experience developing custom agents and multi-agent systems; proficiency with AI-native development tools.
• BS/MS/PhD or equivalent in CS, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related engineering fields.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with Databricks or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication skills to document and present complex findings to technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Combine business insight with data science to support finance initiatives using ML, Bayesian stats, simulation, and optimization.
• Integrate AI tools and agents into data science workflows; evaluate new tech for organizational value.
• Translate technical solutions into business terms and assess ROI and risks with stakeholders.
• Lead collaborations across teams to drive projects and coordinate resources.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Agent development

Communication

Project management

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/DS/Engineering

Tools

Cursor

Claude Code

AI tools

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. Join NVIDIA as a Senior Data Scientist on our Finance Data Science and AI team, where you will work alongside Data Scientists, Data Engineers, AI developers to lead the integration of innovative Data Science and AI solutions into our financial processes.

What you'll be doing:

Combine business insight and the data science toolkit to support critical finance data science initiatives using traditional machine learning, Bayesian statistics, simulation, and optimization. Integrate AI tools and Agents into data science workflows, experimenting with new technology to determine where it can add organizational value. Translate technical solutions into business terms and business requests into technical solutions. Ensure both technical and nontechnical collaborators understand the value, risks, and return on investment of Data Science projects. Experiment with new technologies in the Generative AI space to identify high-value organizational use cases, from automated auditing to predictive forecasting.

What we need to see:

5+ years of professional experience in business-centered AI and Data Science, with a demonstrated history of implementing models in production environments. Hands‑on experience developing custom agents and multi‑agent systems; proficiency with AI-native development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) and agent orchestration frameworks. BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other Engineering fields. Technical Master’s or Ph.D. with a finance or business background is preferred. Strong technical skills, with a proven history of designing, validating, deploying, and maintaining data science models using Python, SQL, & Databricks (or similar). Data Science project management experience, including collaborating closely with multiple collaborators to drive projects and coordinating resources within the organization. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document and present complex technical findings and project status to technical and business collaborators.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Operations finance or other applied, business-focused data science experience, especially at a larger company or in the semiconductor/tech industry. A history of creative solutions bringing to bear data science and agentic technologies to resolve legacy bottlenecks, improve decision making, and add business value to an organization. Development background with NVIDIA software libraries and GPUs, and OpenACC, CUDA optimization experience.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 152,000 USD – 230,000 USD for Level3; and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November3,2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.