Senior Data Scientist: ML, Cloud Analytics & Leadership

BYU Pathway; Bluffdale (UT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BYU Pathway is seeking an IT Data Scientist to lead data science strategy, develop scalable ML models, and drive data-driven decisions across partnerships. You will mentor other data scientists and work with engineers and product teams to implement cloud-based analytics, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes senior technical leadership, advanced modeling, and guiding data-driven product roadmaps to support the Church’s mission through impactful technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 12 years relevant professional experience including eight years in product development and guiding technology decisions.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and keras.
• Strong data mining, statistical analysis, and leadership of teams handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Execute large scale models using advanced analytical, modeling, and ML techniques.
• Create and support a cloud-based data science solution.
• Develop scalable, automated data analysis and ML model processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers and product managers to turn analysis into actionable algorithms.
• Lead data science initiatives and guide best practices and roadmaps.
• Mentor teammates and provide direction for strategic plans and requirements.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Data wrangling

Leadership

Mentoring

Big data

NLP

Education

Master's degree

Tools

TensorFlow

keras

Job description

BYU Pathway is seeking an IT Data Scientist to lead data science strategy, develop scalable ML models, and drive data-driven decisions across partnerships. You will mentor other data scientists and work with engineers and product teams to implement cloud-based analytics, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes senior technical leadership, advanced modeling, and guiding data-driven product roadmaps to support the Church’s mission through impactful technology solutions.