Lead Data Scientist

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Technology - Data Analytics & Management

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Lead Data Scientist (The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ):

Develop machine learning and statistical models that drive significant business outcomes and brings value to business. Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables and may impact future concepts, products or technologies. Provide deep technical leadership to a portfolio of high impact data science initiatives.  Identify the optimal sets of data, models, training, and testing techniques required for successful product delivery. Remove complex technical impediments. Be a SME in data analysis and model development, testing, training, and tuning. Apply hands-on experience and state of art technique to ensuring best-in-class model development. Mentor team members in technical skill development. Continuously look for insights in models developed and generate new ideas for model improvement. Leverage continuous integration and continuous deployment standard processes, including test automation and monitoring, to ensure successful deployment of ML models and application code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs.

Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, $154,500.00 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field, and 1 year of related work experience.

Must have 1 year of experience in:

• Python, R and SQL;
• Data Wrangling, which includes preparing data for further analysis, redefining and mapping raw data to generate insights, and processing of large datasets (structured, unstructured);
• Statistics and Computing: Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability, Statistics, Applied Probability, Applied Statistics, Computer Science (Programming Methodologies) and Cloud;
• Model Deployment: MDLC (Model Development Life Cycle), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment/Continuous Testing pipelines (using Jenkins or Bitbucket), A/B testing, Pipeline frameworks (MLFlow or AWS SageMaker pipeline), and model and data versioning; and,
• Statistical techniques such as the use of descriptive, inferential, Bayesian statistics, and time series analysis to extract business insights and experimentation to solve business problems.

Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week.

TO APPLY: Please click “Apply” Button. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact Ramona.wallace@prudential.com for assistance in the application process.

What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

• Company-funded pension plan. 

• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. 

 

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.