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WEX · 4 days ago

Sr. Data Scientist, Innovation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of AI/ML models and algorithms to drive innovation across various industries, including transportation (Fleet, trucking & EV), Health Benefits, Travel and Corporate Payments

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize high-impact use cases for AI/ML applications

Drive rapid prototyping efforts, focusing on learning from experiments, iterating on solutions, in order to understand what the right solutions are

Demonstrate innovative and creative thinking to develop novel AI/ML approaches and solutions

Partner with product teams in order to embed AI/ML model solutions into web and mobile applications

Develop and implement solutions leveraging large language models and other advanced AI techniques to tackle complex problems, such as natural language understanding, text generation, question & answering, agent workflows and knowledge representation

Conduct in-depth data analysis and feature engineering to extract valuable insights and improve model performance

Partner with our AI platform team to Design, develop, and deploy scalable and robust AI/ML solutions to solve complex business problems and improve operational efficiency

Continuously monitor and optimize AI/ML models to ensure their accuracy, reliability, and performance in production environments

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and apply them to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge

Mentor and guide junior data scientists and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team

Qualification

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AI/ML models developmentMachine learning algorithmsDeep learning frameworksTensorFlowPyTorchStatistical modelingPython programmingR programmingSQLBig dataSnowflakeGoogle BigQueryCloud computing platformsAWSGCPAzureAI/ML project deliveryWeb applicationsMobile applicationsLarge language modelsGenerative AIProblem-solvingCreative thinkingCommunicationCollaborationPerseveranceAdaptability

Required

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (we will consider exceptional candidates without advanced degrees)

5+ years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI/ML models in a production environment

Strong expertise in machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and statistical modeling techniques

Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL for data manipulation and analysis

Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Google BigQuery) and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to develop innovative AI/ML solutions

Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Proven track record of delivering high-impact AI/ML projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Demonstrated ability to persevere and iterate through solutions in the face of technical challenges and setbacks

Experience with embedding AI/ML models into web and mobile applications

Hands-on experience in building solutions leveraging the latest AI capabilities and advancements, including large language models, generative AI, and other state-of-the-art techniques

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurances

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Company

WEX

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Wex is a financial technology service provider for fleet, travel and healthcare industries.

Founded in 1983

Portland, Maine, USA

5,001-10,000 employees

http://www.wexinc.com

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