Sr Data Scientist (remote)

How You’ll Contribute Leverage expertise in handling large, complex datasets to perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and statistically sound sample design Build, validate, deploy, and enhance complex predictive and machine learning models using data from multiple structured and unstructured sources to materially improve business outcomes Design, build, deploy, and monitor machine learning models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance Implement model lifecycle management best practices including versioning, experiment tracking, monitoring, retraining strategies, and performance optimization (e.g., MLflow or similar frameworks) Automate feedback loops for algorithms and models in production while creating scalable, repeatable data science processes and production‑grade data products Design and execute experiments (A/B testing, causal inference frameworks) to evaluate model performance and business impact Act as a technical subject matter expert, recommending and developing innovative analytical approaches aligned with strategic priorities Translate complex analytical findings into clear business insights and present results to executive and non‑technical audiences Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to establishing enterprise best practices in modeling, governance, and documentation Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure robust pipelines, high data quality, and scalable model deployment Influence cross‑functional teams and drive adoption of data‑driven decision‑making Other duties as assigned Required Education, Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline Master’s or PhD preferred 5–7+ years of professional experience building, validating, deploying, and monitoring predictive and machine learning models in production environments Strong programming expertise in Python with hands‑on experience building end‑to‑end ML solutions Experience with MLflow (or similar model‑lifecycle tools) for experiment tracking, model versioning, and deployment management Experience working with SQL and large‑scale data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark Experience designing scalable data solutions in modern data platforms; experience with Microsoft Fabric is a plus Proven experience applying machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, ensemble methods, NLP, etc.) Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders Pay Range: $135,600.00 – $151,300.00 annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). #J-18808-Ljbffr