Principal Data Scientist
Core
Lead complex, high-impact modeling and analytical initiatives using deep learning, LLMs, and traditional data science to solve problems in insurance risk, medical data, and long-tail predictions.
Role type
Principal Data Scientist (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Production ML models and analytical frameworks for insurance carriers, brokers, and specialized organizations.
Domain
Insurance / Actuarial Science / Healthcare / Deep Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Deep learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), Python, MLOps, Natural Language Processing, Time series modeling, Statistical modeling, Model monitoring and drift detection, Open source contribution, Technical strategy
Preferred skills
Actuarial methods, Healthcare/medical data domain expertise, Underwriting and claims prediction, Long-tail/rare event prediction
Technologies
Python, Jupyter, XGBoost, Transformers, GLMs, MLOps pipelines
Responsibilities
Set modeling strategy across the organization, prototype and deploy novel hybrid models, communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, establish team standards for model quality and speed, manage long-term model impact and technical debt.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship