Senior Data Scientist

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

Every transformation starts with a question:
What’s next? At Lumen, that question drives everything the company does. The networks, platforms, and infrastructure built today power the experiences customers depend on every day while creating the foundation for an AI‑ready future. It is a place where bold ideas are welcomed, ownership is expected, and innovation is measured by the impact it creates for customers, partners, and communities.

Trust, accountability, and collaboration are more than values at Lumen—they are the foundation of how the company works.

As Lumen continues to evolve, Corporate Finance is helping write the next chapter of that story through the power of data and AI. The organization is seeking a Senior Data Scientist who is energized by the opportunity to turn complex information into meaningful business outcomes. In this role, the successful candidate will leverage Databricks, Generative AI, and advanced analytics to build scalable solutions that drive smarter decisions, expand self‑service insights, and automate critical finance processes.

More than developing models, this individual will have the opportunity to shape how data influences strategy across the organization. They will work alongside talented colleagues who challenge one another to think differently, solve meaningful problems, and create lasting value. At Lumen, their ideas can move from concept to impact, their expertise can help transform the business, and their work can play a direct role in defining the future of AI‑powered connectivity.

This is a work from home position from within the US.

• Build and enhance Databricks‑based AI and analytics solutions that improve how Finance teams access and use insights.
• Develop scalable data pipelines, workflows, and reporting solutions using Databricks, Data Factory, SQL, Python, and Power BI.
• Apply statistical, forecasting, and machine learning techniques to solve business problems and strengthen decision support.
• Automate manual processes, improve data quality, and strengthen the performance and reliability of analytics applications.
• Partner across Finance, FP&A, Data Science, and IT to turn business needs into practical solutions and actionable insights.
• Contribute to high‑impact initiatives that advance how data and AI are used across Finance.

• 3–5 years of experience in data science, data engineering, analytics, or a related role
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience with Databricks, PySpark, or Spark‑based processing
• Experience building data pipelines and working with large, complex datasets
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

• Experience with forecasting, predictive modeling, statistical analysis, or machine learning techniques
• Experience with Generative AI or LLM‑based applications
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools
• Exposure to financial data, FP&A, or enterprise reporting

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

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