Principal Data Scientist – GenAI Development & Solutioning

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We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Data Scientist with technical expertise and GenAI knowledge for our Auto Consumer Strategy & Analytics group. This candidate will report to the Data Science Director, with responsibilities of supporting initiatives across GenAI/LLM solutioning, model development & governance, vendor selection, and emerging generative AI innovations. This candidate will also partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and risk partners to deliver high-quality GenAI solutions and tools, and ensure responsible, effective deployment of AI solutions.

Successful candidates should have hands‑on experience with data and modeling, while demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to influence a complex organization.

Do you have a focus on measurable business outcomes, strong analytical skills, and a desire to make an impact? If you are a creative and critical thinker, storyteller, learner and innovator and want to work in an environment focused on using data science and big data tech, keep reading.

In this role, you will lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge generative AI/agent solutions that drive business transformation. You will design and implement advanced GenAI tools utilizing experimentation, multi-modal data, and the latest AI techniques to solve complex problems and unlock new opportunities. As a technical expert and innovator, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and partner with external GenAI vendors/providers to ensure our AI systems are robust, responsible, and deliver measurable impact.

You will also lead the architectural design and development of state-of-the-art machine learning, generative AI, and agent systems that enhance user experience, drive revenue, and ensure operational excellence.

• Develop/Implement/Test AI solutions for the Consumer Auto organization, including supporting vendor-developed Agentic AI models and its governance
• Leverage novel approaches to continuously improve model performance and business outcomes
• Advance responsible AI practices by integrating governance, ethical considerations, and security into every stage of model development and deployment
• Develop and maintain trustworthy benchmarks and operational performance monitoring for predictive models and GenAI and agentic systems
• Identify and champion new business opportunities by proposing and delivering innovative AI-driven solutions that create tangible value and competitive advantage.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantitative/Technical Discipline (Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Economics)
• Minimum 5 years of data science / quantitative modeling work experience, with hands‑on experience working with large datasets (including text); practical experience with deploying LLMs highly preferred

• Proven experience designing and implementing predictive models, Generative AI, and agentic systems, with a track record of developing novel AI approaches to boost model performance
• Strong foundational knowledge of responsible AI practices, including the integration of data governance, ethical AI considerations, and security protocols throughout the…