Senior Data Scientist - NLP/LLM Specialist
San DiegoHybridFull-time
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Senior Data Scientist specializing in NLP and LLMs, leading client workshops, designing and implementing scalable AI solutions, and presenting findings to Fortune 500 executives.
About this role
Scismic is supporting a global consulting company that fosters a highly collaborative and inclusive culture, encouraging creativity, growth, and innovation. With a team of over 1,000 professionals across 50 global markets, the organization partners with world-class clients to solve complex business challenges across diverse industries. The company values a “builder’s mindset,” empowering employees to create new solutions, develop lasting impact, and grow their careers in a supportive environment.
The company is seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist with deep expertise in Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models to join the consulting practice. You'll work directly with Fortune 500 clients to solve complex business challenges using state-of-the-art AI technologies across diverse industries.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You combine academic rigor with practical engineering skills and exceptional client communication abilities. You will work end-to-end from project initiation through client delivery, comfortable both building sophisticated algorithms and presenting findings directly to clients. You excel at automating repetitive tasks and developing reusable frameworks that scale across multiple engagements. You should be comfortable implementing cutting-edge research while translating complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies. Strong presentation skills and the ability to build trust with senior executives are essential.
Equal Opportunities
Our mission is to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive on creativity. We celebrate inclusivity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $155k-$240k. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program and comprehensive benefits plan. Additional perks and benefits include a month-long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven inclusivity initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.
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