Fidelity Investments · 4 days ago
Principal Data Scientist
Merrimack, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expFidelity Investments is seeking a visionary Director of Data Science to join their Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning team within Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations. In this leadership role, you will drive the development and deployment of innovative machine learning solutions to address complex business and technical challenges across the organization.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesRetirementWealth Management
Responsibilities
Over 5 years of hands-on experience in developing machine learning and large language models (LLMs) using Python and R
Successfully designed, deployed, and optimized multiple AI/ML solutions in production, ensuring scalability and performance
Continuously stay abreast of emerging AI/ML technologies, including AI agents, and apply cutting-edge tools to build effective, innovative solutions
Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to establish and maintain robust AI infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Proven ability to architect intelligent, adaptive AI systems that support diverse use cases, driving down development costs while maximizing business impact
Strong proficiency in SQL, with extensive experience in data preprocessing, wrangling, and transforming unstructured data into enriched, structured formats to support data-driven decision-making
Partner with business leaders to define project objectives, analyze current workflows, and design future-state processes powered by AI
Work with senior stakeholders across business and technology to prioritize initiatives, maintain a healthy project pipeline, and ensure successful delivery
Demonstrated aptitude for understanding complex business processes and data ecosystems, enabling more informed and strategic solution design
Skilled in presenting project updates, insights, and solution demos to both technical and non-technical senior leadership audiences with clarity and confidence
Qualification
Required
Over 5 years of hands-on experience in developing machine learning and large language models (LLMs) using Python and R
Successfully designed, deployed, and optimized multiple AI/ML solutions in production, ensuring scalability and performance
Continuously stay abreast of emerging AI/ML technologies, including AI agents, and apply cutting-edge tools to build effective, innovative solutions
Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to establish and maintain robust AI infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Proven ability to architect intelligent, adaptive AI systems that support diverse use cases, driving down development costs while maximizing business impact
Strong proficiency in SQL, with extensive experience in data preprocessing, wrangling, and transforming unstructured data into enriched, structured formats to support data-driven decision-making
Partner with business leaders to define project objectives, analyze current workflows, and design future-state processes powered by AI
Work with senior stakeholders across business and technology to prioritize initiatives, maintain a healthy project pipeline, and ensure successful delivery
Demonstrated aptitude for understanding complex business processes and data ecosystems, enabling more informed and strategic solution design
Skilled in presenting project updates, insights, and solution demos to both technical and non-technical senior leadership audiences with clarity and confidence
Bachelor of Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or Finance
8+ years of industry experience in data science or machine learning roles
Demonstrated success in leading data science or ML teams within complex, enterprise-scale environments
Deep knowledge of AI/ML methodologies, including model development, data engineering, and deployment pipelines
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and advanced data analysis techniques
Hands-on experience with Generative AI, Deep Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs), including techniques such as prompt engineering, chain-of-thought prompting, RLHF, and few-shot/one-shot learning
Expertise with cloud and data platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, and Oracle RDS
Experience working in Scaled Agile environments, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver high-impact solutions
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Comfortable navigating complex and ambiguous problem spaces with a solution-oriented mindset
Passionate about staying at the forefront of AI/ML advancements and driving innovation through continuous learning and experimentation
Company
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (8)
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (30)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$152.82MKey Investors
Apple
2020-12-28Secondary Market· $2.5M
2018-01-14Secondary Market· $1M
2017-05-03Secondary Market· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Abigail Johnson
Chairman & CEO
Jeanmarie Ward
Senior Vice President of Architecture
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