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Principal Data Scientist (Onsite in Houston)

Augment Professional Services
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Job Description -

Non-negotiable Must Have Requirements: 

  • Strong background in time-series modeling is essential.
  • Excellent communication skills are highly valued.
  • A background in Generative AI and computer vision is helpful, but it is not required.

Job Title

  • Data Scientist – AI/ML Focus

Worksite

  • Onsite mandatory Mon-Thur – Houston, TX

Summary

  • We are looking for a proactive Data Scientist with strong AI/ML and Large Language Model (LLM) expertise, particularly in time-series modeling.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience analyzing diverse datasets, building machine learning models, and deploying AI solutions for business value.
  • Responsibilities include developing time-series models from business data, with opportunities to work on deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, LLMs, and multi-agent systems.
  • You will design, train, and deploy scalable time-series models and turn data insights into actionable strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data Analysis & Feature Engineering: Collect, process, and analyze structured and unstructured data, engineering relevant features to improve model performance.
  • Develop, train, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models for time-series analysis and anomaly detection.
  • LLM and Agent-based Application: Build AI solutions using LLMs, emphasizing prompt engineering, multi-agent systems, fine-tuning, and inference optimization.
  • Business Impact & Decision Support: Translate complex data science methodologies into actionable insights, collaborating with stakeholders to drive business value.
  • Data Storytelling & Visualization: Develop clear, compelling presentations and dashboards to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

  • A solid foundation in time-series modeling and anomaly detection is required.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with time-series modeling techniques such as linear regression, random forest, and support vector machines are required.
  • Strong communication abilities and a track record of collaborating with stakeholders and business owners are important.
  • Deep learning, Generative AI, computer vision, data engineering, and ML Ops experience is helpful but not required.

Required Soft Skills

  • Curious & Innovative: Passionate about solving complex business problems using data and AI.
  • Ownership & Initiative: Proactively drive projects from conception to deployment.
  • Business Acumen: Understand how AI/ML solutions impact business goals and decision-making.
  • Effective Communication: Ability to explain technical models and AI methodologies to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics).
  • Experience with time-series modeling and abnormal detection.
  • Familiarity with deep learning and generative AI.

This role is ideal for a Data Scientist who wants to work at the cutting edge of AI and ML, leveraging LLMs, NLP, and predictive analytics to drive meaningful impact.

Salary : $40

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