Senior Data Scientist

Jobot
Arlington, Virginia, United StatesFull-time$150,000–$180,000Posted Sep 16, 2026

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Fintech firm hiring remote Senior Data Scientist / Generous pay + benefits /100% remote

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Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics and AI initiatives, with a strong emphasis on large language models (LLMs) and machine learning systems. This role will partner cross-functionally with business and technical teams to build scalable data solutions, translate complex insights, and help shape AI-driven strategy.

This is a highly visible role requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Why join us?

Annual performance bonus

100% Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with 4% match

Unlimited PTO

Remote flexibility

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models, with a focus on LLM-based solutions

Build and optimize data models and pipelines to support analytics and AI initiatives

Support AI development lifecycle, including model training, validation, and deployment

Partner with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and deliver data-driven solutions

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

Continuously evaluate and improve model performance and scalability

Act as a thought partner to the business—bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to challenges

Own problems end-to-end, from concept through execution and iteration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering); Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus, but not required

Strong experience in data science, AI, or machine learning

Hands-on experience with LLMs (required)

Proficiency in Python or R

Strong SQL skills

Proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models

Experience supporting AI development and ML training workflows

Preferred Experience

Industry experience in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or fintech

Exposure to productionizing AI models in enterprise environments

Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets

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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models, with a focus on LLM-based solutions
  • Build and optimize data models and pipelines to support analytics and AI initiatives
  • Support AI development lifecycle, including model training, validation, and deployment
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and deliver data-driven solutions
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
  • Continuously evaluate and improve model performance and scalability
  • Act as a thought partner to the business—bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to challenges
  • Own problems end-to-end, from concept through execution and iteration

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering); Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus, but not required
  • Strong experience in data science, AI, or machine learning
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs (required)
  • Proficiency in Python or R
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models
  • Experience supporting AI development and ML training workflows

Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus
  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Remote flexibility

Skills mentioned

Data ScienceMachine LearningLarge Language ModelsGenerative AIPythonSQLModel DeploymentModel EvaluationData PipelinesData Engineering

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