Staff Data Scientist

Summary

Join Guideline's Data Science team as a Staff Data Scientist! You will develop, test, and deploy AI/ML models to solve complex business problems. Transition models from proof-of-concept to production, ensuring scalability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and become a domain expert. Mentor junior team members and maintain high engineering standards. Guideline offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on Data Science or ML Engineering experience (3+ years if you have a PhD)
• Proven track record of developing and deploying ML solutions in production, from PoC to scalable systems
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, Java, or Scala) and proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), MLOps, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ability to work cross-functionally, translating business needs into AI-driven solutions and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy AI/ML models to solve complex business problems, such as anomaly detection, personalized experience, generative AI application, algorithm & optimization
• Transition models from proof-of-concept to production-ready solutions, ensuring scalability and performance
• Review and contribute to codebases, participate in pull requests, and maintain high-quality engineering standards
• Work with containerized environments to deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot ML services
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including analytics, engineering, products and business stakeholders, to align solutions with organizational needs
• Become a domain expert in key business areas, enabling you to craft intelligent, impactful data-driven solutions
• Mentor and coach junior team members, sharing best practices and set the bar for technical excellence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — We offer multiple plan options with varying company premium contributions
• Opt-out credit for waiving coverage
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• Optional Voluntary life insurance
• Mental health benefit navigation with Rula for employees and dependents
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off in addition to company holidays — We observe the NYSE Holiday Calendar
• We use our own platform and contribute 100% of employee contributions up to 5%
• 1-month paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• Annual learning and development stipend — We reimburse approved professional development expenses, up to $750 per employee per year
• In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to receive equity in the form of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)