Senior Data Scientist

Bernards, NJ, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • Data Science
  • Python
  • AI/ML

Summary

Role: Senior Data Scientist

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ

Experience: 10+

Employment Type: Contract on W2 only

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML models and algorithms to solve complex business problems

  • Develop and integrate the AI agents/solutions seamlessly with existing Contract Management Systems (CMS) and document repositories.

  • Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to ground LLMs with up-to-date and authoritative external data.

  • Manage the entire data flow for RAG, including document chunking, metadata management, and generating high-quality vector embeddings using state-of-the-art embedding models.

  • Evaluate, select, and manage vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant) and indexing techniques (e.g., HNSW) to ensure fast and accurate semantic search and retrieval.

  • Continuously iterate on the RAG components, including retrieval algorithms and prompt engineering strategies, to maximize the contextual relevance and quality of generated responses.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

  • Drive the strategic planning and execution of data science projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, legal, product management and business stakeholders, to define project requirements and deliver data-driven solutions

  • Develop and implement scalable data pipelines and workflows to support the end-to-end data science lifecycle

  • Evaluate and integrate new data science techniques, tools, and technologies to enhance the company’s data capabilities

  • Communicate complex analytical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders through clear and compelling data visualizations and presentations

  • Ensure the robustness, scalability, and performance of deployed models, monitoring their impact and iterating as necessary

  • Champion best practices in data science, including data governance, model validation, and ethical AI considerations

  • Identify and prioritize opportunities for leveraging data to drive business growth and operational efficiency

  • Pioneer peer reviews and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or a technical field (such as CIS or IT) relevant to the essential functions of this job description AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)

  • Extensive experience using systems such as SQL, Python, or R

  • Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

  • Proven hands-on experience in fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) and deep understanding of their architectures (e.g., Transformers).

  • Strong experience designing and deploying RAG systems and building high-performance semantic search and retrieval pipelines.

  • Practical experience with vector embeddings and working with vector databases for production-grade applications.

  • Demonstrated expert knowledge in data analysis methods and tools

  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others

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  • Position Id: 9028013
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