Hiring: Lead Data Scientist Company: McGraw Hill Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:24:26 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : LLM, Machine Learning, Python About the job Experience: •7 years of professional experience with demonstrated ability to deliver impactful projects Required Skills: •Independently apply advanced Data Science and AI techniques to solve complex problems that drive meaningful business outcomes. •Develop innovative methodologies, scalable solutions, and structured frameworks to address ambiguous and complex challenges. •Identify patterns and trends across diverse problems to propose actionable solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term organizational goals. •Operate with substantial independence, planning and executing projects with minimal oversight while seeking leadership input for strategic alignment. •Foster cross-team collaboration to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and strategic goals. •Communicate technical concepts and insights clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams, using data-driven storytelling to influence decisions. •Operational familiarity with AI adoption in Higher Education •The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights. Qualifications: •Ph.D. or equivalent in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field •4–7 years of professional experience with demonstrated ability to deliver impactful projects •Advanced knowledge in a specialization with an understanding of cross-disciplinary concepts and emerging trends, enabling collaboration across teams and domains •Deep knowledge and practical experience with production-scale DS/AI systems with a recent focus on generative AI (GenAI) •Understanding of complex GenAI architectures and experience with scaling, monitoring, and maintaining these systems •Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, particularly communicating with non-technical stakeholders and working collaboratively with engineering teams to meet project goals and timelines •Strong experience with Python (7+ years) Compensation: •$140,000 - $190,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!