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Senior AI Engineer

VantageScore
Location
Washington D.C. / New York
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Data Science
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Econometrics
  • 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI/ML in a research or production environment
  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with common data science and ML libraries
  • Proven experience building and deploying machine learning models (e.g., classification, regression, clustering, neural networks)
  • Hands-on experience working with large, complex datasets (structured and unstructured)
  • Experience with GenAI, NLP, and/or Large Language Models (LLMs), including fine-tuning and evaluation
Nice to have
  • Experience in credit risk modeling, financial services, or fintech
  • Understanding of fairness, bias mitigation, and responsible AI practices in high-stakes decision systems
  • Hands-on experience with explainability techniques (e.g., SHAP, LIME, feature attribution, surrogate models)
  • Experience deploying and maintaining ML models in production environments, including monitoring, retraining, and performance tracking
  • Track record of publishing research, white papers, or contributing to thought leadership
What the job really is

The Senior AI Engineer will focus on developing and deploying machine learning models, particularly in credit scoring and predictive analytics. The role involves conducting research on data, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create AI-powered products, and ensuring model accuracy and explainability. The engineer will also engage in thought leadership activities and stay updated on emerging AI technologies.

Benefits
  • Salary: 150K-170K/year, with a potential bonus
  • Generous Benefits: 401(K) matched up to 7%
  • Flexible Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness benefits
  • Monthly Team Events
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model with a preference for Washington D.C.
  • The role may involve high-stakes decision systems, which can add pressure regarding compliance and ethical considerations.
  • The salary range is provided, but the potential bonus details are vague.
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