Senior Data Scientist III

RELX Inc. Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 115,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Wellbeing programs

Disability & life insurance

Family benefits

Commuter spending

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead AI and ML model development. You will partner with data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions, while mentoring junior staff and guiding governance.

You will analyze large datasets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure AI initiatives align with business goals. Strong background in transformers and big data is required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of work experience or PhD with 6+ years, as stated.
• Advanced education in CS, Math, or Statistics.
• Experience with large language models and transformer architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and ML model development from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to design AI solutions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and guide best practices.
• Work with product leaders to align AI solutions with business goals.
• Evaluate new frameworks and governance for AI initiatives.
• Lead small- to mid-sized teams and drive projects.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Deep learning

LLMs

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

Job description

About Our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is apart of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will become a subject matter expert, defining projects and their execution. You will work closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions. You will lead AI and machine learning model development. You'll analyze extensive datasets and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions.


• Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems.


• Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and trends that can inform AI development.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs.


• Evaluating and creating new frameworks and defining methodologies and governance.


• Mentoring junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices.


• Working with product leaders to apply data science solutions.


• Leading small- to medium-sized teams (direct or indirect).

Requirements

• Masters plus 7-10 years of work-related experience OR PhD with 6+ years of work-related experience.


• Possess an advanced or Master's education in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.


• Have experience working directly with large language models and transformer-based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc.


• Be proficient in working with big data technologies and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or AWS.


• Have experience and knowledge of applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.


• Be a natural problem solver, able to lead and mentor junior data scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.


• Demonstrate proficient experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests.


• Possess advanced programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages for data analysis.

Work Arrangements

Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. Working for you We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits


• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan


• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs


• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity


• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits


• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts


• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

Pay & Incentives

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices.

We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains.

We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking.

We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world. Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what’s possible for the way our customers work and to advance what’s possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law.

If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.