Data Scientist III

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.

Overview

The data scientist will be instrumental in advancing the capabilities of the Paychex software suite. This role involves designing and implementing sophisticated machine learning models to enhance user experience, streamline company operations, and provide value to both internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will collaborate closely with infrastructure, software, and technology teams to seamlessly integrate predictive models into applications, utilizing cutting-edge data-centric methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive models across various departments, including Product and IT, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Risk Management, and HR, to extract value from data.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and architecture teams to seamlessly deploy models and predictive services into the existing technology stack.
• Integrate state-of-the-art embeddings and large language models into existing software applications, enhancing their functionality and user interaction through the application of advanced natural language processing techniques.
• Utilize advanced Python functionalities to perform data engineering tasks, model development, and automation of processes.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in machine learning and AI and apply this knowledge to generate innovative ideas for practical model development and R&D projects.
• Work closely with business partners to understand their needs and priorities, delivering analytical solutions that address specific business challenges.
• Regularly analyze and validate the performance of deployed models, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary.
• Extract and organize data from internal systems to support comprehensive modeling applications and analyses.
• Provide expert consultation to internal stakeholders on model development, risk management, and the application of advanced analytics for new and existing opportunities.
• Create custom systems to assess and monitor the effectiveness of newly developed and existing models.
• Ensure the quality and organization of data, optimizing data storage and design to facilitate effective model development and reporting processes.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI.
• Demonstrated programming skills, particularly in Python, and familiarity with SQL.
• Proficiency in training, validating, and deploying machine learning models using tools like Scikit-learn, H2O, Keras or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with modern orchestration frameworks such as Airflow or Dagster a plus.
• Familiarity with containers or Docker a plus.
• Familiarity with Big Data platforms and cloud technologies a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required - Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in a Relevant Field Preferred
  
  

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $95,300 - $149,700. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.
  
  

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
  
  

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a workplace culture of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Our valued employees and commitment to DEI are the essence of our internal and external success.