More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

About The Role

Responsible for the development of analytical tools and statistical models used for the automation of critical business functions. The position involves communicating data findings to both technology leaders and business managers to help the company overcome business challenges. The data scientist explores and analyzes information from multiple sources in order to gain maximum insight that can give the company a competitive advantage.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain existing Data Science solutions while looking for opportunities to improve them
Lead complex projects and ensure their complete and accurate execution with emphasis on delivering business value
Identifies opportunities to collect new data to enhance the business value
Conducts statistical modeling and experiment design
Discovers "stories" told by the data
Tests and validates predictive models
Implements automated processes for efficiently producing scale models
Generates algorithms and creates self-adjusting computer models
Collaborates with database engineers and other scientists
Conducts scalable data research on and off the cloud

Skills/Abilities

Demonstrates excellent code writing abilities
Has strong critical thinking skills and the ability to relate them to the products or services the company is producing
Displays understanding of and ability to use programming languages like Python and SQL
Objectivity and openness to others views providing solutions and creative input
Provides and welcomes feedback
Must be able to adjust when there is a shift in priorities
Excellent communicator with individuals and groups at all levels
Detail oriented organized and able to manage user expectations
Good organizational time management and listening skills
Strong analytical skills

Education And Experience

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP). Strong understanding and practical experience with modern NLP techniques, including:
Neural networks and deep learning architectures
Sentiment analysis
Transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, RoBERTa)
Proven ability to design, build, and deploy NLP models in real-world applications
Solid programming skills in Python and familiarity with relevant libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
4+ Years of experience in applying statistics, machine learning algorithms, development predictive modeling, and advanced mathematics to solve complex problems
3+ Years of experience using Python
3+ Years of SQL
1+ Years of experience using AWS (preferred)
1+ Years of experience using R (preferred)
Microsoft SQL server 2008 R2 or later
AWS Machine Learning
Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, or Computer Science

Physical Requirements

Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values

Service: We create positive customer experiences.

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks.

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment.

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

_Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

_Our Benefits

The Compensation for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed.

Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.

We Are Proud To Offer The Following Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
HSA/FSA
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, accident insurance, and short term disability
Voluntary Life Insurance for self, spouse and dependent
Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Retirement plan and employer match contribution with Profit Share
Tuition Reimbursement program
Company perks and discount program
Engaging Wellness and financial education resources
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive Plans