Blackbaud · 13 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist - Applied AI
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expBlackbaud is seeking a high-performing Senior Data Scientist to champion and accelerate AI innovation in product development. The role involves collaborating with the data science team and product managers to design and evaluate AI solutions that deliver measurable impact while ensuring trust and transparency.
Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesNon ProfitSoftware
Responsibilities
Frame business and customer problems into responsible data science and ML solutions
Design, train, and evaluate models across a range of techniques, selecting the appropriate fit (rules, classical ML, RAG, fine-tuning, SLMs) based on problem fit
Design and curate high-quality datasets for modeling and evaluation
Define success metrics and evaluation approaches, including human-in-the-loop where appropriate
Clearly articulate tradeoffs between approaches (accuracy, explainability, cost, latency, risk)
Perform error analysis to understand model behavior, bias, and failure modes
Partner with product management, AI platform engineering, engineering, and governance teams to operationalize solutions responsibly
Contribute to model documentation, transparency, artifacts, and ongoing risk management
Improve AI processes through iterative testing, monitoring, measurement, and automation
Present key findings and insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences at various levels of the organization
Mentor other team members in data science methodologies and participate in cross-team trainings
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data and AI technologies, suggesting new capabilities to incorporate into the AI platform
Actively contribute to thought leadership through research, articles, presentations, and collaboration with Blackbaud Institute partners
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in data science or applied machine learning, with experience in large-language based systems (Microsoft and Databricks preferred)
Strong grounding in statistics and ML foundations
Experience applying multiple modeling approaches to production problems
Ability to explain tradeoffs between accuracy, explainability, cost, risk
Clear communicator with technical and non-technical partners
Experience with data analysis in Python, R or similar language
Proven experience influencing business decisions and driving business value
Ability to work independently and take initiative with little oversight
Demonstrated commitment to responsible AI
Strong bias to action demonstrated by proactively moving work forward, making timely decisions with incomplete information
Ability to deliver work that meets all minimum standards of quality, security, and operability
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-first workforce
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Volunteer for vacation
Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
Blackbaud
Blackbaud is a provider of software and services designed for non-profit organizations enabling them to build strong relationships and more.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-07-22IPO
1999-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Gianoni
Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman
Sudip Datta
Chief Product Officer and Senior Vice President
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