Senior Data Scientist III

Are you looking to develop your Data Scientist career?

Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?

Join us in shaping a more just world.

About Us:

LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.

About the Role:

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will become a subject matter expert, defining projects and their execution. Leading small teams of indirect reports, you'll influence and mentor teams in best practices and methodologies.

For this role, we are seeking candidates who are experienced in leading the development and deployment of advanced AI and machine learning models. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, experience working with large datasets, and a track record of delivering high-quality results. You will be working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
2. Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions.
3. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs.
4. Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and trends that can inform AI development.
5. Communicating findings and insights in a clear and concise manner.
6. Staying current with the latest AI and machine learning trends and technologies.
7. Mentoring junior data scientists and providing guidance on AI and machine learning best practices.
8. Driving best practices across our data science functions.
9. Setting strategy and team direction, with a clear vision for Data Science.
10. Working with product leaders to apply data science solutions.
11. Evaluating and creating new frameworks and defining methodologies and governance.
12. Leading small- to medium-sized teams (direct or indirect).
13. Setting a high bar for model development.

Requirements:

1. Have experience in a senior data scientist role.
2. Have experience in leading projects and customer relationships.
3. Have experience in managing technical teams (direct or indirect).
4. Have experience in mentoring or training others, acting as a subject matter expert to guide colleagues.
5. Be a natural problem solver, able to take a lead in collaborating to resolve issues.
6. Have excellent communication skills and the ability to convey information clearly.

Highly Desired Skills and Experience:

1. PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in AI and machine learning.
3. Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests.
4. Experience working directly with large language models and Transformer-based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5, etc.
5. Working knowledge of applying recent LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.
6. Experience with reinforcement learning, prompt engineering, hallucination mitigation.
7. Working understanding of the business risks associated with applying LLM in a business.
8. Experience working with large datasets and distributed computing systems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
9. Strong coding skills in Python or another programming language.
10. Excellent communicator, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts.
11. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: here .

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