Lead Data Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Lead Data Scientist (AI): Building and optimizing high-impact AI and machine learning projects, contributing to solutions and powering hirify.global's products with an accent on comprehensive data asset evaluations and advanced ML solutions. Focus on designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI/ML systems with multi-agent intelligence and integrating emerging technologies.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $153,075 – $275,535

Company

hirify.global is a global data and technology company that powers opportunities for people and businesses worldwide by redefining lending, preventing fraud, and providing deep insights using data, analytics, and software.

What you will do

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of data assets across the full credit and fraud lifecycle for compliance and risk governance.
• Conduct rigorous benchmarking and champion/challenger analyses to compare external data assets against internal models, ensuring measurable lift and ROI.
• Develop advanced machine learning solutions and algorithms to solve complex analytical challenges.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML systems with a focus on multi-agent and intelligent systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and analytics teams to translate research into impactful solutions.
• Stay current with advancements in AI/ML and proactively integrate emerging technologies into solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience driving data science, credit risk, and advanced analytics initiatives at scale within the financial services industry.
• Advanced degree in statistics, data science, AI/ML, or a related field.
• Expertise with machine learning algorithms and processes such as xgboost, GANs, hyperparameter tuning, clustering, and graph algorithms.
• Expertise in modern language models (Transformers, GPT APIs, SLMs, RLHF) and agent-based architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, AWS).

Culture & Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, with the ability to work remote, hybrid, or in-office.
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• Recognized as a World's Best Workplaces™ and Great Place To Work™ for a people-first approach.