Cognizant · 8 hours ago
Data Scientist Sr.
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelCognizant is looking for a Data Scientist with deep expertise in causal inference, experimentation, and advanced statistical modeling. This role involves designing experiments, building causal models, and delivering insights that influence product, operations, and strategic initiatives.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement causal inference models to quantify the impact of business actions, product changes, and operational interventions
Build and maintain causal graphs (DAGs) to represent assumptions and guide analysis
Apply advanced methods such as:
+ Propensity score matching / weighting
+ Instrumental variables
+ Double Machine Learning (DML)
+ AIPW / TMLE
+ Synthetic controls
Partner with engineering and product teams to design and evaluate A/B tests and quasi‑experiments
Use machine‑learning models to support causal estimation and predictive analytics
Communicate findings clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Contribute to the development of reusable causal modeling frameworks and best practices
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in statistics, econometrics, or causal inference
Hands‑on experience with causal modeling libraries (e.g., DoWhy, EconML, CausalML, PyTorch‑based causal frameworks)
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience with ML techniques such as regression, tree‑based models, uplift modeling, and time‑series analysis
Ability to translate ambiguous business questions into structured causal problems
Experience working with large datasets and cloud platforms (Databricks, Spark, or similar)
Preferred
Graduate degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial analytics
Familiarity with Databricks MLflow, Delta Lake, and distributed computing
Experience designing and analyzing A/B tests at scale
Strong communication skills and ability to influence decision‑makers
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
2026-02-05
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