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 : Deep Learning, NLP, Python, Systems Design, User Experience About the job Experience: •4-7 years of professional experience with a demonstrated ability to deliver impactful DS/AI projects •7 years of professional experience with a demonstrated ability to deliver impactful DS/AI projects Required Skills: •Independently apply advanced data science and AI techniques to solve complex problems that drive meaningful business outcomes for the School (PreK–12) business unit •Develop innovative methodologies, scalable solutions, and structured frameworks to address ambiguous and complex challenges in K–12 educational contexts •Operate with substantial independence, planning and executing projects with minimal oversight while seeking leadership input for strategic alignment •Foster cross-team collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, communicating complex measurement and DS/AI concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders using data-driven storytelling •Provide technical mentorship to peers, fostering collaboration and facilitating alignment with organizational goals Qualifications: •Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in Data Science, Quantitative Methods, Statistics, Applied Math, or a related field •Advanced knowledge in DS/AI with demonstrated industry experience applying these techniques to complex, real-world problems •Demonstrated ability to take DS/AI models through their full operational lifecycle, from research and validation into deployed products, including implementation, ongoing monitoring, validation, and periodic recalibration •Demonstrated capacity to think through and communicate about system design, scaling, and pipeline architecture to ensure models are implemented faithfully and maintained reliably in production systems, and to collaborate effectively with engineering partners •Strong Python skills with experience writing production-quality, scalable code •Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, particularly with non-technical stakeholders •Commitment to the field of education and the mission of improving K–12 student outcomes •Operational familiarity with K–12 assessment ecosystems, including standards alignment, score reporting, adaptive assessment, and personalization •Operational familiarity with ML, NLP, Deep Learning, and/or Generative AI approaches, particularly in educational contexts •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 fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights. 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!