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Senior Staff Applied  Research Scientist

Bethesda, MD, US💼 Full-time💰 $150,000–$150,000🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architect and deliver enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions, define technical strategy, and mentor teams to drive transformation in insurance operations.

Role type

Senior Staff Applied Research Scientist (Technical Leader)

Builds

Enterprise AI/ML systems, production models, and scalable solutions for insurance domains

Domain

Insurance / Applied AI & Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Statistical learning, machine learning, deep learning, large language models, causal inference, KPI framework design, experimentation strategy, Python, SQL, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn

Preferred skills

Numerical optimization, NLP, reinforcement learning, RAG, red-teaming, human-in-the-loop workflows, domain-specific benchmarking, responsible AI governance

Technologies

PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn

Responsibilities

Define long-term technical strategy and roadmap for cross-functional AI/ML programs; Architect end-to-end AI/ML systems from data acquisition to monitoring; Lead full lifecycle model development including prototyping, A/B testing, and productionization; Establish KPI frameworks and experimentation strategies to quantify business impact; Mentor senior research scientists and engineers; Present complex technical concepts to senior leadership and drive alignment across functions.

Seniority

Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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