What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Scientist position at First American?
What You'll Do:
Develop statistical/machine learning models by partnering with business leaders to design feasible and impactful data science solutions.
Develop and enhance the machine learning life cycle, adopt and implement governance policies for enterprise algorithms, develop knowledge-sharing content, and other endeavors related to our machine learning program.
Optimize model and data performance in terms of reduced computation time and cost.
Interpret outputs and regularly present findings to various levels of stakeholders and technical experts.
Monitor, maintain, optimize, and continuously improve deployed machine learning solutions during day-to-day operations.
Mentor data scientists and junior data scientists by providing guidance, advice, and support in various facets of advanced analytics.
What You'll Bring:
5 years of professional experience working as a Data Scientist or in a similar role, turning data into insights and impactful business outcomes.
Strong development experience with any of the following software languages: Python, R, SQL, or Scala.
Professional knowledge of Machine Learning Algorithms: NLP, Neural networks, deep learning, Naive Bayes, regression, random forest, clustering, and text mining.
Strong experience with common ML libraries and frameworks (ex: PyTorch, Tensorflow, Scikit-Learn, MLflow, Sagemaker, Kubeflow, Spark MLlib, HuggingFace, or LangChain).
Proficiency with data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Spark in any flavor, HIVE, Hadoop, Cloudera, or RedShift (we use Databricks).
Comfortable collaborating with software engineers, data engineers, and business leaders to understand business and technical challenges and drive towards complete resolutions with these cross functions.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to audiences of varying technical levels
Pay Range: $143,000 - $195,000 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $143,000 - $195,000
