Requisition Number: 78335
Position Title: External Description: About this PositionAre you a collaborative problem solver who thrives on asking insightful questions and working across disciplines? At T. Rowe Price, our Data Scientists develop the analytics and AI solutions that drive better investment decisions. Position is available in our New York City office or at our brand-new AI Data Science squad at our new Baltimore Harbor Point location. Both locations offer the opportunity to collaborate with top talent, drive innovation, and make a real impact in asset management. If you enjoy hands-on work and tackling challenging problems with technology, we want to connect with you.
Role SummaryThis is a hands-on role covering the entire data science workflow, from discovery through production deployment. You'll creatively apply modern AI and data science techniques on Databricks, working closely with business partners. As part of T. Rowe Labs, you'll help build our next-generation data and AI platform, delivering on-demand, ML-powered insights across the firm.
Responsibilities- Engage in all phases of the data science lifecycle: problem framing, exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, modeling, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring, with guidance from senior team members.
- Develop robust Python notebooks, jobs, and pipelines (using pandas, scikit-learn, PySpark) on Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Jobs/Workflows).
- Implement testing and quality checks, including unit tests, data validation, and drift/bias monitoring; maintain reproducible experiments and clear documentation.
- Participate in code and design reviews, use git and CI/CD, and manage technical debt.
- Clarify requirements, propose iterative solutions, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with platform and governance teams to ensure security, lineage, and auditability.
QualificationsRequired:- BS/MS in a quantitative field or equivalent experience; 2+ years in data science or machine learning.
- Solid understanding of experimental design, model validation, metrics, and foundational MLOps concepts.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a question-first approach; comfortable partnering directly with business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with AWS basics and git/CI workflows.
Preferred:- Experience with AI/Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering/evaluation).
- Advanced Python skills for data science (pandas, scikit-learn); experience with PySpark.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, MLflow, Jobs/Workflows) or equivalent Spark platforms, with a desire to expand expertise.
- Knowledge of time-series analysis or NLP; experience with BI/analytics tools (Databricks SQL, Tableau/Power BI, dbt).
- Familiarity with financial markets and instruments.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status.
FINRA RequirementsFINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work FlexibilityThis role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.
City: State: Community / Marketing Title: AI Data Scientist (T. Rowe Labs - NYC or Baltimore, MD)
Company Profile: Location_formattedLocationLong: New York, US
CountryEEOText_Description: Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including: Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions Flexible and remote work opportunities Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) Tuition assistance Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
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