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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Data Scientist to design, develop, and scale advanced machine learning solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across classical machine learning techniques, architect end-to-end ML pipelines, and build production-grade AI/ML solutions at scale.
This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, analytics teams, data engineers, and technology leaders to solve complex business problems across domains such as Finance and Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities and translate business challenges into AI/ML solutions.
- Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models using structured and unstructured data.
- Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques including regression, classification, clustering, recommendation systems, and time-series forecasting.
- Architect and implement end-to-end ML pipelines covering data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, validation, deployment, monitoring, and retraining.
- Build scalable and production-ready ML systems using cloud-native technologies and MLOps best practices.
- Drive model deployment through Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based serving infrastructure, and automated monitoring frameworks.
- Establish robust monitoring mechanisms for model performance, data quality, drift detection, and retraining strategies.
- Evaluate trade-offs between model accuracy, latency, scalability, and operational costs to deliver optimal business solutions.
- Partner with data engineering teams to develop scalable data pipelines and feature stores.
- Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical leadership on AI/ML initiatives.
- Present findings, recommendations, and technical solutions to both business and executive stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence.
- Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated success in developing and deploying production-grade machine learning systems.
Technical Skills
Machine Learning & Statistics
- Deep expertise in classical machine learning techniques including:
+ Regression + Classification + Clustering + Time-Series Forecasting + Ensemble Methods + Feature Engineering + Model Optimization
- Strong understanding of statistics, probability, experimentation, and predictive modeling.
Programming & Frameworks
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as:
+ Scikit-learn + XGBoost + TensorFlow + PyTorch
MLOps & Deployment
- Experience designing and implementing end-to-end ML pipelines.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
+ Docker + CI/CD pipelines + Model serving and deployment frameworks + Drift monitoring and model lifecycle management
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Data Engineering
- Strong understanding of data architecture, ETL processes, APIs, and large-scale data processing.
- Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Functional knowledge in at least one business domain:
+ Finance + Supply Chain
- Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus.
- Experience working in consulting or customer-facing environments.
Key Competencies
- Strong solution architecture and system design capabilities.
- Ability to architect AI/ML solutions at scale.
- Expertise in balancing accuracy, latency, scalability, and cost considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior team members.
Role Details
About This Role
Data Scientists extract insights and build predictive models from data. In the AI era, many roles now include LLM-powered analytics, automated reporting, and integration with generative AI tools. The role has evolved from 'the person who runs SQL queries' to 'the person who builds AI-powered data products.'
Modern data science roles fall into two camps: analytics-focused (insights, dashboards, experimentation) and ML-focused (building predictive models, recommendation systems, NLP features). The best data scientists can operate in both modes. The AI shift means that even analytics-focused roles now involve building automated insight pipelines using LLMs, going well beyond one-off reports.
Across the 9,079 AI roles we're tracking, Data Scientist positions make up 4% of the market. At Applexus Technologies, this role fits into their broader AI and engineering organization.
Data Scientist roles remain in high demand, though the definition keeps shifting. Companies increasingly want candidates who can bridge traditional statistics with modern ML and LLM capabilities. The 'pure insights' data scientist role is consolidating into analytics engineering, while the 'build models' data scientist role is merging with ML engineering.
What the Work Looks Like
A typical week includes: analyzing experiment results for a product feature launch, building a predictive model for customer churn, creating an automated reporting pipeline using LLM-powered summarization, presenting insights to stakeholders, and cleaning data (always cleaning data). The ratio of analysis to engineering varies by company, but expect both.
Data Scientist roles remain in high demand, though the definition keeps shifting. Companies increasingly want candidates who can bridge traditional statistics with modern ML and LLM capabilities. The 'pure insights' data scientist role is consolidating into analytics engineering, while the 'build models' data scientist role is merging with ML engineering.
Skills Required
Python, SQL, and statistical modeling are the foundation. Increasingly, roles want experience with LLMs for data analysis, automated insight generation, and building AI-powered data products. Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks) and ML frameworks (scikit-learn, PyTorch) covers most job requirements.
Experimentation design and causal inference are underrated skills that separate strong candidates. Companies care about whether their product changes cause improvements, and can distinguish causation from correlation. A/B testing methodology, Bayesian statistics, and the ability to communicate uncertainty to non-technical stakeholders are high-value skills.
Good postings specify the data stack, the types of problems you'll work on, and the team structure. Look for companies that differentiate between analytics and ML data science. Vague 'data scientist' postings that list every skill under the sun usually mean the company doesn't know what they need.
Compensation Benchmarks
Data Scientist roles pay a median of $190,000 based on 1,503 positions with disclosed compensation. Senior-level AI roles across all categories have a median of $229,300.
Across all AI roles, the market median is $213,000. Top-quartile compensation starts at $263,911. The 90th percentile reaches $318,400. For comparison, the highest-paying categories include AI Safety ($256,000) and Research Engineer ($252,000). By seniority level: Entry: $111,000; Mid: $193,200; Senior: $229,300; Director: $272,300; VP: $235,830.
Applexus Technologies AI Hiring
Applexus Technologies has 1 open AI role right now. They're hiring across Data Scientist. Based in US.
Location Context
AI roles in Austin pay a median of $209,100 across 306 tracked positions.
Career Path
Common paths into Data Scientist roles include Data Analyst, Statistician, Quantitative Researcher.
From here, career progression typically leads toward Senior Data Scientist, ML Engineer, AI Product Manager.
Start with statistics and SQL. Build a real analysis project on public data that demonstrates insight generation alongside model building. The market values data scientists who can communicate findings clearly to business stakeholders. If you want to move toward ML engineering, invest in software engineering fundamentals and production deployment skills.
What to Expect in Interviews
Interviews combine statistics, coding, and business acumen. SQL is almost always tested, often with complex joins and window functions. Expect a case study round where you're given a business problem and asked to design an analysis plan. Coding rounds focus on pandas, statistical modeling, and visualization. The strongest differentiator is how well you communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders during presentation rounds.
When evaluating opportunities: Good postings specify the data stack, the types of problems you'll work on, and the team structure. Look for companies that differentiate between analytics and ML data science. Vague 'data scientist' postings that list every skill under the sun usually mean the company doesn't know what they need.
AI Hiring Overview
The AI job market has 9,079 open positions tracked in our dataset. By seniority: 106 entry-level, 4,384 mid-level, 3,343 senior, and 1,246 leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level). Remote roles make up 6% of the market (531 positions). The remaining 8,478 roles require on-site or hybrid attendance.
The market median for AI roles is $213,000. Top-quartile compensation starts at $263,911. The 90th percentile reaches $318,400. Highest-paying categories: AI Safety ($256,000 median, 66 roles); Research Engineer ($252,000 median, 457 roles); AI Engineering Manager ($251,622 median, 55 roles).
Data Scientist roles remain in high demand, though the definition keeps shifting. Companies increasingly want candidates who can bridge traditional statistics with modern ML and LLM capabilities. The 'pure insights' data scientist role is consolidating into analytics engineering, while the 'build models' data scientist role is merging with ML engineering.
The AI Job Market Today
The AI job market spans 9,079 open positions across 16 role categories. The largest categories by volume: AI/ML Engineer (6,862), AI Product Manager (453), AI Software Engineer (451). These three account for the majority of open positions, though smaller categories often have higher per-role compensation because of specialized skill requirements.
The seniority mix tells a story about where AI teams are in their maturity. Entry-level roles (106) are outnumbered by mid-level (4,384) and senior (3,343) positions, reflecting that most companies are past the 'build a team from scratch' phase and need experienced engineers who can ship production systems. Leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level) total 1,246 positions, representing the bottleneck between technical execution and organizational strategy.
Remote work availability sits at 6% of all AI roles (531 positions), with 8,478 requiring on-site or hybrid attendance. The remote share has stabilized after the post-pandemic correction. Senior and specialized roles (Research Scientist, ML Architect) are more likely to be remote-eligible than entry-level positions, partly because experienced hires have more negotiating power and partly because these roles require less hands-on mentorship.
AI compensation is structured in clear tiers. The market median sits at $213,000. Top-quartile roles start at $263,911, and the 90th percentile reaches $318,400. These figures include base salary with disclosed compensation. Total compensation (including equity, bonuses, and sign-on) runs 20-40% higher at companies that offer those components.
Category matters for compensation. AI Safety roles lead at $256,000 median, while Prompt Engineer roles sit at $141,440. The spread between highest and lowest-paying categories reflects the premium on specialized technical skills versus broader analytical roles.
The most in-demand skills across all AI postings: Python (1,649 postings), Aws (898 postings), Azure (723 postings), Rag (671 postings), Gcp (536 postings), Pytorch (434 postings), Claude (410 postings), Kubernetes (406 postings). Python dominates, appearing in the vast majority of role descriptions regardless of category. Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) is the second most common requirement. The newer entrants to the top skills list (RAG, vector databases, LLM APIs) reflect the shift from traditional ML toward generative AI applications.
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