Macmillan Learning
Data Scientist / AI Specialist
Macmillan Learning, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Data Scientist / AI Specialist
Macmillan Learning is seeking a Data Scientist / AI Specialist. The Data Scientist focused on AI drives innovation and insights through the development of fit-for-purpose algorithms, conducting insightful analytics, identifying data architecture and modeling, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting research to identify new AI applications and techniques. This Data Scientist utilizes expertise in statistics, machine learning, data visualization, and programming languages such as Python or R to analyze and interpret complex data sets and provide data-driven insights to support business decisions and improve product offerings. The Data Scientist applies excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with stakeholders from different teams and departments to integrate AI systems into products or services, identify requirements, and provide technical consultation on data science-related issues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct insightful analytics to analyze data, identify trends and patterns, and communicate the findings to business stakeholders in easily interpretable and visually-appealing formats. Develop fit-for-purpose algorithms to serve end-user and product needs, including prediction and personalization. Identify data architecture and data content required to provide data-science-driven insights, creating plans for acquiring missing data or constructing it into usable structures, and developing and documenting data science models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI systems into products or services, interface with product owners to identify requirements, and consult with internal and external customers to provide expert technical consultation on models and data to solve complex data science-related issues. Conduct research to identify new AI applications and techniques, developing and testing AI algorithms and models, and identifying and utilizing available data sources from outside the organization as needed and appropriate. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's in data analytics, computer science, or related field. Experience conducting insightful analyses on large, messy data. 2+ years' relevant work experience in a technical data analytics role. Experience with data extraction, transfer, and load processes. Experience with data querying languages such as SQL. Excellent programming skills with experience in statistical programming languages such as R or similar. Familiarity developing high-quality reports (written and visual). Familiarity in developing self-serve reporting solutions using Shiny R or similar. Attention to detail, ability to self-check the accuracy of work and create necessary quality control gates. Ability to work collaboratively and support multiple teams and meet milestones. Willingness to function in problem-solving spaces and find practical and creative solutions to address business reporting needs. Driven to solve technical challenges, document and explain alternatives and set a path forward. Preferred Qualifications: Experience presenting data and output across internal and external organizations and evangelizing AI solutions. Salary Range:
$80,000 - $100,000 Exemption Status:
Exempt Physical Requirements: This role requires long periods of close concentration and multitasking in a noisy/busy environment, travel up to 5% of the time, and working more than 40 hours per week as needed. Candidates based in Austin, TX preferred Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees. Competitive pay and bonus plan Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, and more!) Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance And much more! Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit
macmillanlearning.com
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Macmillan Community . Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.
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Macmillan Learning is seeking a Data Scientist / AI Specialist. The Data Scientist focused on AI drives innovation and insights through the development of fit-for-purpose algorithms, conducting insightful analytics, identifying data architecture and modeling, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting research to identify new AI applications and techniques. This Data Scientist utilizes expertise in statistics, machine learning, data visualization, and programming languages such as Python or R to analyze and interpret complex data sets and provide data-driven insights to support business decisions and improve product offerings. The Data Scientist applies excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with stakeholders from different teams and departments to integrate AI systems into products or services, identify requirements, and provide technical consultation on data science-related issues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct insightful analytics to analyze data, identify trends and patterns, and communicate the findings to business stakeholders in easily interpretable and visually-appealing formats. Develop fit-for-purpose algorithms to serve end-user and product needs, including prediction and personalization. Identify data architecture and data content required to provide data-science-driven insights, creating plans for acquiring missing data or constructing it into usable structures, and developing and documenting data science models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI systems into products or services, interface with product owners to identify requirements, and consult with internal and external customers to provide expert technical consultation on models and data to solve complex data science-related issues. Conduct research to identify new AI applications and techniques, developing and testing AI algorithms and models, and identifying and utilizing available data sources from outside the organization as needed and appropriate. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's in data analytics, computer science, or related field. Experience conducting insightful analyses on large, messy data. 2+ years' relevant work experience in a technical data analytics role. Experience with data extraction, transfer, and load processes. Experience with data querying languages such as SQL. Excellent programming skills with experience in statistical programming languages such as R or similar. Familiarity developing high-quality reports (written and visual). Familiarity in developing self-serve reporting solutions using Shiny R or similar. Attention to detail, ability to self-check the accuracy of work and create necessary quality control gates. Ability to work collaboratively and support multiple teams and meet milestones. Willingness to function in problem-solving spaces and find practical and creative solutions to address business reporting needs. Driven to solve technical challenges, document and explain alternatives and set a path forward. Preferred Qualifications: Experience presenting data and output across internal and external organizations and evangelizing AI solutions. Salary Range:
$80,000 - $100,000 Exemption Status:
Exempt Physical Requirements: This role requires long periods of close concentration and multitasking in a noisy/busy environment, travel up to 5% of the time, and working more than 40 hours per week as needed. Candidates based in Austin, TX preferred Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees. Competitive pay and bonus plan Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, and more!) Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance And much more! Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit
macmillanlearning.com
or see us on
Facebook ,
Twitter ,
or join our
Macmillan Community . Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.
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