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Principal Software Engineer - AI/ML

Insight
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026

Requisition Number: 102943

Principal Data Scientist

Location: You will have the flexibility to work fully remote from anywhere across the United States.

Insight at a Glance

  • 14,000 engaged teammates globally
  • #20 on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces list
  • $9.2 billion in revenue
  • Received 35 industry and partner awards in the past year
  • $1.4M total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. By unlocking the power of people and technology, we accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions.

About the Role

As a Principal Data Scientist, you will lead the alignment of business challenges with the most effective data science and machine learning solutions, ensuring a tailored fit between client needs and technical approaches across diverse industries and stakeholder groups. We will count on you to collaborate closely with multiple client stakeholders-including technical and non-technical audiences-to clarify objectives, iterate on requirements, and ensure solutions deliver measurable business value. Along the way, you will get to:

  • Lead strategic solution design for data science and machine learning projects
  • Drive projects through all phases of the data science lifecycle, from data discovery to deployment and feedback
  • Architect and implement scalable data science and ML solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI, and leverage modern data engineering tools such as dbt and Databricks
  • Mentor team members, promote best practices, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning

Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.

What We're Looking For

  • Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
  • Strong foundation in optimization algorithms, stochastic modeling, and systems analysis
  • Proficiency in Python and various ML and simulation libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform services including Vertex AI, BigQuery, and AI Platform, or equivalent experience in Azure/AWS
  • Experience with healthcare data, clinical research protocols, and regulatory compliance

What You Can Expect

We're legendary for taking care of you, your family, and helping you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

  • Freedom to work from another location-even an international destination-for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year
  • Access to 11 thriving and diverse Teammate Resource Groups

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don't feel like your skills are a perfect match-we still want to hear from you!

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.

The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting Notes:Remote||Tennessee (US-TN)||United States (US)||Engineering|| None||Remote||


Insight is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

 

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