AI, Data Scientist

About the Company: Our client, a nationally recognized insurance provider is seeking a Data & AI Scientist to lead the development of advanced data and AI solutions. This role is responsible for building and deploying intelligent systems that drive innovation in underwriting, claims, pricing, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML, cloud platforms, and insurance industry processes.

About the Role: This role is responsible for building and deploying intelligent systems that drive innovation in underwriting, claims, pricing, and customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy machine learning models using supervised and unsupervised techniques
• Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for decision support
• Apply NLP and generative AI to automate workflows and personalize customer experiences
• Develop scalable data pipelines and cloud-native solutions (Azure ML, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Drive MLOps best practices for model lifecycle management, CI/CD, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities and define strategy
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise AI/ML development and deployment
• 7+ years working with cloud platforms such as Azure ML, Databricks, and Snowflake
• Expertise in Gen AI, RAG pipelines, NLP, and vector-based search
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and distributed model training
• Experience in insurance domains (Auto, Home, Umbrella) is required
• Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, and Azure OpenAI

Pay range and compensation package:

• 163,000-190,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
• Professional development, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources

Equal Opportunity Statement: If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for AI and a proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale solutions, please submit your resume to Devin.hurley@lhh.com for confidential consideration or reach out to learn more.

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