Data Scientist

Vestwell•Austin, NY

2d•$135,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vestwell is seeking a Data Scientist to work primarily on its Cortex/AI solution, using machine learning and predictive analysis to derive insights from large datasets. The role works across Vestwell’s product lines, translating end-user needs into actionable steps and timely data products. The Data Scientist will help refine and execute the product vision, improve the requirements-intake process, and implement new processes quarterly. The position also contributes to planning and coordinating AI-BI solutions and collaborates with the Technical Director and data engineering team on research models and predictive-analysis tools. The position is based in Vestwell’s hybrid in-office operation, with the role located in New York, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale. The expected base salary is $135,000–$145,000, with eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and receive new-hire equity.

Requirements

Graduate degree in data science or a heavily weighted category.
2–3+ years of Product Management experience.
Ability to define and plan an overall machine-learning strategy with the Technical Director.
Ability to define and write algorithms.
Exceptional business and systems analysis skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment and meet deadlines under tight time constraints.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Product, Engineering, and QA teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interface with internal stakeholders.
Ability to write or design statistical programs in Python and/or R.

Nice To Haves

Data warehousing experience with Snowflake or Databricks.
Actuarial experience.

Responsibilities

Understand strategic initiatives and stakeholder requirements, identify opportunities, and translate inputs into buildable features with clear benefits.
Communicate plans and the rationale behind them.
Partner with developers to break product requirements into discrete tasks with clear functional requirements and acceptance criteria.
Provide iterative feedback to the development team, identify bugs, and assist with their resolution.
Complete functional testing and provide initial product sign-off when features are ready for end-user verification.
Develop processes and tools to track usage trends and inform future development plans.
Help define and plan the overall machine-learning strategy with the Technical Director.
Contribute to planning and coordinating AI-BI solutions and developing research models and predictive-analysis tools.