Senior Data Scientist - Technical Lead

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

Are you an experienced AI and Data Scientist passionate about time series analysis, signal processing, fluid dynamics, anomaly detection, or IoT?

Join us to develop AI solutions for our connected products, creating real-world impacts on our customers. We’re looking for someone who thrives in collaborative, dynamic environments and is eager to build connections across teams to bring innovative ideas to life in a mission-driven organization. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: This is a fully remote role based in the US.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Build and nurture integrated AI ecosystems across our IoT devices and connected products.
• Shape and share the technical data science vision for connected products.
• Collaborate closely with business and product teams to identify impactful use cases for AI/ML applications.
• Prototype and iterate on solutions, embracing a curious and experimental approach to problem-solving.
• Embed AI/ML models into physical and digital products, ensuring they meet customer needs.
• Analyze large datasets, drawing out valuable insights to improve model performance and create better customer experience.
• Partner with ML engineers to deploy scalable AI/ML solutions that are reliable and efficient.
• Continuously monitor and optimize models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and long-term performance.
• Stay curious and keep learning about new AI/ML advancements, applying them to foster innovation.
• Lead projects with a balance of hands-on coding and strategic leadership, focusing on collaboration and shared success.
• Communicate thoughtfully about challenges, risks, and opportunities, ensuring timely project completion.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful work on cutting-edge AI/ML projects that have a real impact on products and customers.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools and technology to help you succeed.
• Mentorship and support from industry experts who are committed to your growth and development.
• Opportunities to collaborate across teams and build lasting connections.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops, conferences, and training programs to keep your skills fresh.
• Flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance and personal well-being.
• A diverse, inclusive workplace that values your voice and fosters a sense of belonging.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, or a related field (exceptional candidates without advanced degrees will be considered).
• 10+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in production environments.
• 3+ years of experience as a technical lead, mentoring and supporting junior data scientists.
• Expertise in signal processing, fluid dynamics, anomaly detection, and machine learning on IoT devices.
• A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI/ML projects across organizations.
• Mastery of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks, time-series modeling, and statistical techniques.
• Fluency in Python and SQL, with proficiency in scikit-learn, pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch, NumPy, and more.
• Experience in feature development, including roadmap creation and experimentation.
• Ability to translate customer needs into clear problem definitions while managing ambiguity.
• Proficiency with big data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Google BigQuery) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Creative problem-solving skills with a focus on collaborative solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Resilience and perseverance in the face of technical challenges, with the ability to iterate through solutions to achieve success.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $170,000-$250,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.  In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.