Data Scientist (Remote)
Experian is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Data Enrichment team, focusing on enhancing data quality, operational efficiency, and business decision-making within a large-scale commercial data repository. This role combines hands-on modeling, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable improvements in data assets and business processes. Reporting to the Manager of Data Analytics, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying machine learning and generative AI-driven solutions that enhance data quality, automation, and insight generation across commercial financial services data domains.
Key responsibilities include designing and deploying scalable machine learning solutions to improve data quality, matching, classification, and automation. You will apply advanced analytics and generative AI to enhance data enrichment and ongoing data maintenance. Additionally, you will drive analytical projects from problem definition through deployment and ongoing monitoring, in partnership with cross-functional teams. Establishing and following best practices for model governance, testing, documentation, and performance tracking is also essential.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with a master's degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, generative AI, or advanced analytics roles is required. Proven experience leading end-to-end machine learning initiatives from problem definition through deployment in production environments is essential. Advanced proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy), distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Spark/PySpark), and SQL (advanced query design and optimization) is also necessary. Experience with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, and designing and implementing solutions leveraging large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI or Google Gemini is highly desirable.
Experian offers a competitive compensation package and bonus plan, along with core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K. We provide a flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office, and flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition, including being named one of the World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and professional growth.