Lead Data Scientist

Boston, MA, US • Posted 22 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
$80 - $90/hr
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Skills

  • Research
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Information Retrieval
  • Python
  • Cloud Computing
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Vector Databases
  • Semantic Search
  • Legal
  • Evaluation
  • Optimization
  • Workflow
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Natural Language Processing
  • IT Management
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Artificial Intelligence

Summary

Job Description

Join a cutting-edge AI Platform team as a Lead Data Scientist in a 6-month remote contract-to-hire opportunity. You'll provide technical leadership while driving the development of enterprise-scale AI solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI, NLP, machine learning, and distributed AI architectures to support complex research, document intelligence, and workflow automation systems.

This is a highly visible opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of enterprise AI. You'll help define AI strategy, lead the design of next-generation intelligent systems, and partner across engineering, product, and business teams to bring advanced AI capabilities into production.

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-Hire)
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
8+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied AI, or related fields
Strong experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI applications
Hands-on experience designing and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
Expertise in machine learning, NLP, and information retrieval techniques
Experience building and deploying production AI/ML systems at scale
Strong Python programming skills
Experience working with distributed systems and cloud-based AI environments
Deep understanding of agentic AI architectures and autonomous workflows
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence AI strategy
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience leading enterprise-scale AI platform initiatives
Familiarity with vector databases and semantic search technologies
Knowledge of legal, regulatory, or document-intensive data environments
Experience with model evaluation, monitoring, governance, and optimization
Exposure to workflow automation and intelligent agent frameworks
Experience mentoring Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers
Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% LLMs, RAG, and Generative AI
25% Machine Learning & NLP
20% Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation
15% Technical Leadership & AI Strategy

Daily Responsibilities
65% Hands On
15% Leadership & Mentorship
20% Team Collaboration

You'll lead the design and deployment of advanced AI systems, establish best practices for AI development, mentor team members, collaborate with leadership on AI strategy, and drive the adoption of LLMs, RAG, and agentic AI technologies across enterprise-scale platforms.
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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 882698
  • Posted 22 hours ago
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