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Principal Data Scientist – Applied AI
Title: Principal Data Scientist / Associate Director – Data Science (Applied AI)
Location: New Jersey, US
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Data Scientist / Associate Director – Data Science (Applied AI) to serve as the primary client-facing data science lead for designing, building, and scaling advanced AI and machine learning solutions for enterprise clients.
This role requires a strong blend of hands-on technical expertise in Generative AI, NLP, machine learning, and data engineering, along with consulting maturity, stakeholder management, and end-to-end solution ownership.
The position combines client advisory, model development, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable business impact, making it ideal for professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology and business transformation.
Desired Experience
- 8–12 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Analytics, or Applied AI roles
- Proven experience leading teams or technical workstreams in enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience building and deploying Gen AI, NLP, or advanced ML solutions in production
- Strong exposure to client-facing consulting, solutioning, stakeholder management, and external business engagements
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering measurable business outcomes
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML solutions, including:
- Generative AI applications
- RAG systems
- NLP pipelines
- Predictive models
- Translate ambiguous business requirements into:
- structured analytical approaches
- technical architectures
- scalable solution roadmaps
- Lead technical workstreams and collaborate with:
- Data Scientists
- Data Engineers
- Product Managers
- Business Teams
- Partner with client stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases aligned to business priorities
- Bring thought leadership in designing scalable enterprise AI systems
- Present solution concepts, prototypes, analyses, and business outcomes to senior client and internal stakeholders
- Support presales activities, including:
- solution framing
- technical proposals
- demos
- effort estimation
- Build and optimize production-grade AI pipelines using cloud, vector search, and enterprise data platforms
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building, reusable accelerators, and best practices
Primary Skills (Mandatory)
- Strong expertise in:
- Generative AI
- LLMs
- RAG frameworks
- Agentic workflows
- NLP
- embeddings
- transformers
- deep learning
- Strong programming proficiency in:
- Python
- PySpark
- SQL
- Experience with modern ML and AI frameworks:
- PyTorch
- Transformers
- scikit-learn
- LangChain
- LangGraph
- Experience with cloud and data platforms:
- Snowflake
- BigQuery
- PostgreSQL
- Redshift
- Azure AI Search
- vector databases
- Ability to architect scalable AI systems integrating both structured and unstructured enterprise data
- Experience in:
- knowledge layers
- semantic search
- enterprise copilots
- Exposure to:
- model fine-tuning
- evaluation frameworks
- guardrails
- LLM governance
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts and business value to senior stakeholders
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as:
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Operations Research
- Related quantitative field
Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Avenel, NJ 07001
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000