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Data Scientist II

Strategic Education, Inc.
Remote, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026
šŸ’° $142,600/yr($95,100/yr – $142,600/yr)

About the role

The Data Scientist II leverages machine learning and Generative AI (LLMs) to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that improve business performance and decision-making. This role builds and deploys predictive and LLM-based models using modern tools (CI/CD, Airflow), develops impactful insights through strong analytics and Power BI visualizations, and partners with stakeholders to identify high-value opportunities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a keen eye for data, and a passion for applying AI to real-world problems.

Key Objectives:

  • Deliver measurable business impact using machine learning and GenAI/LLM-driven solutions.
  • Improve operational performance through scalable, production-ready analytics.
  • Develop and maintain a suite of Power BI reports and dashboards to enable informed, data-driven business decisions.
  • Enable smarter decision-making through data storytelling and visualization.
  • Identify and implement high-value GenAI use cases across the organization.
  • Promote responsible and effective use of AI and advanced analytics.
  • Mentor junior team members and help elevate overall team capabilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and integrate large, complex datasets from multiple sources, with cloud environments preferred.
  • Design, build, and deploy machine learning models and LLM-powered solutions.
  • Develop GenAI use cases such as text classification, embeddings, summarization, and decision-support tools.
  • Productionize models using CI/CD pipelines and orchestrate workflows using Airflow DAGs.
  • Monitor model performance, maintain documentation, and support governance, reliability, and ongoing model maintenance.
  • Translate analytical findings into clear and actionable business insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Build dashboards and visualizations using Power BI to track KPIs, trends, and model outcomes.
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for advanced analytics and AI adoption.
  • Apply strong data validation and quality checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
  • Support ethical AI practices, data privacy requirements, and governance standards.
  • Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team best practices and standards.

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, or R.
  • Hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models.
  • Experience with Generative AI and LLMs, including prompting, embeddings, and NLP-related use cases.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Airflow, and workflow orchestration.
  • Strong experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong data intuition and the ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and meaningful insights.
  • Ability to communicate complex analytical and AI concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with version control tools such as Git and collaborative development practices.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in ambiguous environments.

​Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience operationalizing LLM-based solutions in production environments.
  • Familiarity with MLOps and model lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated passion for AI innovation and continuous learning.

Work Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or a related field.
  • Proven experience building and deploying machine learning solutions in production.
  • Experience applying statistical analysis and predictive modeling.
  • Exposure to or hands-on experience with GenAI and LLM applications is strongly preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field required.

Other:

  • Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordan

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