Data Scientist

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team! This position is located in Irving, Texas. 
 
Duties:

• Lead end-to-end data science projects, delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that address complex business challenges and drive measurable outcomes
• Design, develop, and validate advanced machine learning and statistical models, ensuring optimal performance and scalability
• Collaborate closely with machine learning engineers to deploy models in production environments, both real-time and batch, while implementing performance monitoring and improvement strategies
• Partner with key business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable data science opportunities and provide insights that inform decision-making
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, fostering deep collaboration with product, engineering, and business teams
• Serve as a subject matter expert in machine learning and predictive analytics, providing guidance on best practices and model interpretability
• Stay current with emerging trends, research, and advancements in data science, continually exploring new methodologies and technologies to enhance solution effectiveness

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related discipline
• Proficient in Python and SQL, with strong coding practices and data manipulation skills
• Practical experience with modern database technologies
• Familiar with transformer-based architectures including SLMs, LLMs, VLMs, and embedding models
• Demonstrated expertise in API development and containerization technologies
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services like BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and Vector Search
• Knowledgeable in software development methodologies, including Git, branching strategies, Agile workflows, and test-driven development
• Proven experience developing LLM-based solutions such as retrieval-augmented generation systems, chatbots, and agentic AI applications

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.