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Lead Data Scientist

Boston, MA💼 Full-time💰 $167,000–$250,600🗓 2026-05-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead a team of data scientists and engineers to develop data-driven strategies, implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms, and oversee data platforms for economic research and monetary policy support.

Role type

Senior IC technical lead (data science)

Builds

Data platforms, analytics solutions, and reproducible research workflows for economic research and policy

Domain

Economics, Monetary Policy, Financial Stability

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Python, R, SQL, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, AWS, Terraform, Git, statistical modeling, machine learning, data visualization, project management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in CS/Stats/Math, experience with LLMs, parameter efficient fine-tuning, RAG, big data technologies

Technologies

Python, R, Stata, SQL, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Linux, Git, GitLab

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and engineers; define and drive data science strategy; design and develop software for research; implement advanced statistical models and ML algorithms; oversee data collection, storage, and processing; develop dashboards and reports; collaborate with economists and stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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