Principal Data Scientist
Actively Hiring
Full-time $148k - $204k Posted 8 months ago
Responsibilities
- check_circle Drive the design and development of advanced AI/DS/ML solutions that support large-scale and complex business operations
- check_circle Lead technical excellence in MLOps practices, ensuring scalable and reliable machine learning deployments
- check_circle Serve as a thought leader in AI/ML, mentoring junior data scientists and guiding architectural decisions and long-term roadmaps
- check_circle Own cross-functional collaboration efforts with engineering, data engineering, platform, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery and adoption of AI/ML products
- check_circle Partner with business and functional leaders to align AI/DS strategy with organizational goals and influence decision-making through data-driven insights
- check_circle Represent the data science function in strategic discussions and executive forums
- check_circle Direct manager: Sr. Director of Applied AI
- check_circle Direct reports: No direct reports but may serve as a team lead or player-coach, providing mentorship to senior data scientists and technical contributors
- check_circle Occasional travel (<10%) may be required for strategic planning, leadership meetings, or cross-functional alignment
- check_circle Standard office-based physical requirements including prolonged computer usage and participation in virtual and in-person meetings
- check_circle Hybrid work environment with a combination of remote and on-site work at 7440 S. Hwy 121, McKinney, TX 75070
Basic qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics), or at least 10 years of professional experience with a strong track record of building and deploying scalable AI/ML systems
- Mastery of a wide variety of machine learning models and AI techniques, including MLOps best practices
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex AI/ML concepts into strategic business impact
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering data products at enterprise scale
- Strong communication and influence at the executive level
Preferred qualifications
- Proven leadership in DS/AI/ML/Optimization within complex enterprise ecosystems
- Experience managing high-performing data science teams and leading large-scale, cross-functional programs
- Familiarity with regulatory and ethical implications of AI/ML in production environments
- Demonstrated success in aligning AI initiatives with key business KPIs and influencing strategic priorities
- Master’s degree in a relevant quantitative field or equivalent practical experience
- PhD in Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with increasing technical leadership responsibilities
- Not required, but relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft AI-900 certification, TensorFlow Developer Certificate) are a plus.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML modeling and MLOps
- Strategic and technical leadership across enterprise-level initiatives
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Outstanding executive communication and stakeholder management
- High level of initiative, innovation, and long-term strategic thinking
- Hybrid – 7440 S. Hwy 121, McKinney, TX 75070
Benefits
- check_circle Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- check_circle 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- check_circle Employee Stock Purchase Program
- check_circle Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- check_circle Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- check_circle Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- check_circle Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- check_circle Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- check_circle Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- check_circle Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
- check_circle Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- check_circle Employee Referral Bonus Program
Tags & Focus Areas
Remote Machine Learning Data Science Mlops
About SRS Distribution
The Principal Data Scientist is a senior expert and thought leader responsible for driving the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI, ML, and data science solutions to support complex business systems. This role champions technical excellence in MLOps, provides strategic leadership in AI/ML architecture, and partners closely with both technical and business stakeholders to influence outcomes across the enterprise. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong ...