Product Data Scientist

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500 , and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SQL and Python, with expertise in machine learning and statistics. You will play a critical role in driving data-informed decisions and optimizing our GenAI services by defining success metrics, conducting experimentation, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Jersey City, NJ is $160K/year to $165K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Define and Track Success Metrics: Establish and manage success metrics across our GenAI services, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Translate Business Needs: Collaborate with stakeholders to convert ambiguous business requirements into measurable data problems that can be addressed through analytical techniques.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with engineers and data scientists to define user workflows, evaluation sets, and queries that enhance our product offerings.
• Analyze Model Performance: Investigate model failures, ambiguities, and user logs to provide insights for improving prompts and retrievers, enhancing user experience and outcomes.
• Design and Implement A/B Tests: Develop and execute A/B testing strategies to assess the impact of product changes and optimize features based on user behavior.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical analysis, with the ability to apply these techniques to real-world problems.
• Experience with experimentation methodologies, including metric definition and A/B testing.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong product sense, with an understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in product development is highly preferred.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.