Senior Data Scientist III

RELX International; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 179,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis USA is seeking a Senior Data Scientist III to accelerate AI-driven solutions for legal data. You will lead the development of NLP and ML models, collaborate with engineers, and mentor junior scientists to advance cutting-edge AI capabilities.

The role emphasizes scalable production systems, API design, and cross-functional collaboration, with remote work options across the U.S. and a strong compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in job offered or related occupations.
• Experience with NLP and LLMs to process and summarize legal text.
• Experience with ML/DL to build legal reasoning and QA systems.
• Experience designing production-grade APIs for AI/ML models and scalable data/ML systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new product development with data-driven solutions for complex challenges.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to design AI solutions.
• Lead development of advanced AI/ML models to solve business problems.
• Research, build, and deploy models on both shallow and deep learning.
• Train NLP-based models on very large legal text corpora.
• Mentor junior data scientists and guide best practices.
• Design APIs to disseminate data science outputs to business units.
• Scale production systems to meet growing demands.

Skills

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Data Science

APIs

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Distributed computing

Education

Master's degree

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms

Distributed computing

MLOps

Job description

RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis USASenior Data Scientist IIIVenture III, 900 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606JOB DESCRIPTION:Contribute to new product development by proposing data-driven solutions for complex customer challenges, using advanced analytical techniques and become subject matter experts. Collaborate with other data scientists and engineers to design cutting-edge AI solutions utilizing leading AI and machine learning model development, analyzing extensive datasets, and guiding junior team members. Work closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions. Lead the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems. Research, build, and deploy models based on both shallow and deep machine learning. Train robust NLP-based models a very large corpus of data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs. Mentor junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices. Design APIs for disseminating data science outputs to various business units. Oversee the scaling of production systems to meet growing demands. Perform other duties as needed.REQUIREMENTS:Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required.3 years of experience in job offered or related occupations required.Also required is: 3 years of experience: using Natural Language Processing (NLP), including Large Language Models (LLMs) to aid computers in retrieving, reading, summarizing, and understanding large amounts of legal text so legal professionals can easily find the information they need; utilizing Machine Learning and Deep Learning to build complex legal reasoning and question answering systems; using Data science and statistical modeling on large, complex datasets to build legal drafting agents that can prepare legal drafts for lawyers; using Design and development of production-grade APIs for AI/ML models to develop predictive models that identify patterns in legal data to predict related cases, recommending relevant authorities, or detecting document types; and using Scalable data/ML systems including distributed computing, cloud platforms, and MLOps.Employee reports to RELX, Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis USA office in Raleigh, NC, but may telecommute from any location within the U.S.Experience can be concurrent.SALARY RANGE FOR REQ# R119639 :$179,025.00 to $192,300.00/year + standard company benefitsThis salary range is specifically for REQ# R119639 . Salary range listed below is general and covers all similar positions in the area and should not be considered for this specific position.HOW TO APPLY:Interested candidates should send email to [e-mail] and reference job code: R119639#LI-DNI#IND-DNS#ICTU.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. 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.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .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.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights .