CareerPlan

Software Engineering - Lead Data Scientist

Work from Home, United StatesFull-time$105k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead Data Scientist building and running machine learning and Generative AI solutions for consumer applications, including data pipelines, model development, and production deployment.

Role type

Lead Data Scientist (ML Engineering)

Builds

Data pipelines, ML models (propensity, churn, segmentation, forecasting), and Generative AI capabilities integrated into consumer apps.

Domain

Consumer Finance / Credit Scoring / Big Data Analytics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PySpark), SQL, Machine Learning (XGBoost, TensorFlow, Pytorch), AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, Bedrock), LLMs (prompt design, RAG, fine-tuning), Statistics, Experimental Design

Preferred skills

RAG workflows, vector stores, MCP server integrations, workflow orchestration (Airflow, Step Functions), regulated consumer data experience

Technologies

Python, PySpark, AWS, SageMaker, MLflow, Docker, Jupyter, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Bedrock, Airflow, Step Functions

Responsibilities

Build and maintain Python data pipelines for large datasets; Develop and evaluate ML models; Deploy models to production in AWS with monitoring and retraining; Design and analyze A/B tests; Lead design discussions, code reviews, and mentor team members; Integrate Generative AI capabilities using LLMs.

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship