Associate Data Scientist

Job Description

Amazing Career Moments Happen Here  

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.  

Position Overview  

We're seeking a Associate Data Scientist to join our Analytics and Data Science Products team on a hybrid basis from our Chicago office. To keep us headed in the right direction, we’re looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.    

What You’ll Do 

• Work with leaders from Data Science, Product, and Engineering to solve customer challenges with advanced data analysis and machine learning

• Analyze large, complex datasets to extract meaningful insights

• Design, implement, and evaluate machine learning and AI models for practical business use cases

• Support development of generative AI prototypes and prompt engineering for business-focused

• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear, concise reports and presentations

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data science, AI, and analytics

• Assist in the design and deployment of data management and data governance practices

• Support senior data scientists and data engineers on larger projects and initiatives

We’re Excited to Learn More About You  

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied office

Your experience should include some or all of the following: 

• Practical experience in predictive modeling, AI/ML, data science, and analysis

• Expertise in Python, SQL, and related data science tools

• Experience with Google Cloud & Vertex AI platform

• Knowledge of Git or other version control tools

• Familiarity with APIs

• Experience with or strong interest in applying LLMs or generative AI for business use case

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics) 
  • We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:  

A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.  

We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.  

A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  
• Holiday and Vacation Time  
• Health & Wellness Days  
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday  

 Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/  

Your Security Matters:   Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.   

EEO Statement    

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.   

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