Senior Data Scientist: Gen AI & Foundation Models Lead

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,800 - 275,200; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead projects in generative AI and foundation model development. This role involves engaging with stakeholders and driving proposal development while providing technical leadership.

The candidate must have advanced knowledge in machine learning, and cybersecurity, and experience with AI systems. A PhD in a related field is preferred.

This position requires onsite presence in Seattle, WA or Richland, WA, and the ability to obtain a federal security clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience or a PhD with 3+ years.
• Proven experience with agentic AI solutions.
• Strong knowledge of model architectures and evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative projects in generative AI and foundation model development.
• Engage with stakeholders to align technical approaches with project goals.
• Direct the design and development of AI systems addressing complex problems.

Skills

Proposal Development

Generative AI

Technical Communication

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead projects in generative AI and foundation model development. This role involves engaging with stakeholders and driving proposal development while providing technical leadership.

The candidate must have advanced knowledge in machine learning, and cybersecurity, and experience with AI systems. A PhD in a related field is preferred.

This position requires onsite presence in Seattle, WA or Richland, WA, and the ability to obtain a federal security clearance.