Lead Data & AI Scientist

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Title: Lead Data & AI Scientist

Location: Washington DC, Hybrid

Salary: Up to $200,000 Bonus

Industry: FinTech

Contact: thomas.harris@forsythbarnes.com

Brief Overview:

My client specializes in simplifying and optimizing payment processes for businesses. Its platform leverages technology and data to enable fast, accurate, and secure payment delivery.

JOB Responsibilities:

Machine Learning and AI Development:

• Design, build, and deploy advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models to address business challenges.
• Implement and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) for tasks such as text generation, summarization, and conversational AI.

Data Analysis and Modeling:

• Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights and patterns.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models using Python and state-of-the-art ML techniques.

LLM Optimization:

• Fine-tune pre-trained large language models for domain-specific applications.
• Ensure efficient utilization of LLMs by optimizing performance, reducing latency, and minimizing resource usage.

Algorithm Design and Innovation:

• Research and innovate new AI/ML algorithms tailored to specific business needs.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in generative AI and LLMs.

Code Development and Deployment:

• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code in Python for ML and AI workflows.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML model development, including deployment in production environments.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Lead a team of data scientists and engineers, providing guidance on best practices in AI and ML.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, innovative environment.

JOB Requirements:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, or AI roles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams or projects involving AI/ML development.
• Proven track record of deploying ML/AI models into production at scale.
• Proficiency in Python and its libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).
• Experience with frameworks and tools for LLM development, such as Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, or OpenAI APIs.

If you're interested, please apply by emailing a copy of your most up-to-date CV and your current availability.

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