(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Data Scientist
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Your role and responsibilities
As a Data Scientist you will work with business stakeholders, engineers, marketing and sales teams on analytics and strategy. You will get exposure to all aspects of marketing demand generation and performance, from early-stage audience targeting via paid media investment and web performance, through to response to lead management and sales analytics. Responsibilities
Project Work and Customer Focus:
owns a project feature and is accountable for development and deployment, sets project vision and manages timeline and deliverables. Develops new learning methods to solve complex technical problems. Clearly articulates to all parties (technical and non) how data science methodologies are tailored to specific project work. Translates end user needs into requirements, delivers prototypes or MVPs. Innovation:
Generates opportunities and contributes to the creation of IP (patents, peer-reviewed publications, external presentations, etc.), or as a creative way to solve a problem. AI Ethics and Principles and Influence:
Ensures application of IBM’s AI Ethics principles to projects they work on. Manages the work of one or more junior teammates, providing guidance & coaching. Mentors others in the organization. Leads community-building efforts.
Required education Doctorate Degree
Preferred education Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Industry Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience in the IT industry. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Python programming, NLP techniques, and AI Frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face). Database Management: Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database management. Data Science Skills: Strong background in data science, statistics, mathematics, and analytical techniques. Machine Learning Expertise: Expertise in machine learning and deep learning methodologies, including foundation models. Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with big data technologies and data engineering practices. Version Control Systems: Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and proficiency with GitHub for code collaboration.
Preferred technical and professional experience Deep Learning Experience: Hands-on experience in data science for 8+ years with a minimum of 3 years in deep learning. Cloud Computing Experience: Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS/Azure/Google/IBM) for leveraging advanced cloud-based services. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and presentation of technical concepts. Project Management: Project management experience with a focus on agile methodologies for efficient project execution. Ethical Considerations: Awareness of ethical considerations in data science and AI to ensure responsible data usage.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence—from machine learning to generative AI—to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM’s AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM’s hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments—a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title Data Scientist Date posted 24-Sep-2025 Job ID 60290 City / Township / Village LOWELL State / Province Massachusetts Country United States Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Data & Analytics Employment type Regular Contract type Regular Projected Minimum Salary per year 165,000.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year 285,000.00 Position type Professional Some travel may be required based on business demand Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
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As a Data Scientist you will work with business stakeholders, engineers, marketing and sales teams on analytics and strategy. You will get exposure to all aspects of marketing demand generation and performance, from early-stage audience targeting via paid media investment and web performance, through to response to lead management and sales analytics. Responsibilities
Project Work and Customer Focus:
owns a project feature and is accountable for development and deployment, sets project vision and manages timeline and deliverables. Develops new learning methods to solve complex technical problems. Clearly articulates to all parties (technical and non) how data science methodologies are tailored to specific project work. Translates end user needs into requirements, delivers prototypes or MVPs. Innovation:
Generates opportunities and contributes to the creation of IP (patents, peer-reviewed publications, external presentations, etc.), or as a creative way to solve a problem. AI Ethics and Principles and Influence:
Ensures application of IBM’s AI Ethics principles to projects they work on. Manages the work of one or more junior teammates, providing guidance & coaching. Mentors others in the organization. Leads community-building efforts.
Required education Doctorate Degree
Preferred education Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Industry Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience in the IT industry. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Python programming, NLP techniques, and AI Frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face). Database Management: Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database management. Data Science Skills: Strong background in data science, statistics, mathematics, and analytical techniques. Machine Learning Expertise: Expertise in machine learning and deep learning methodologies, including foundation models. Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with big data technologies and data engineering practices. Version Control Systems: Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and proficiency with GitHub for code collaboration.
Preferred technical and professional experience Deep Learning Experience: Hands-on experience in data science for 8+ years with a minimum of 3 years in deep learning. Cloud Computing Experience: Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS/Azure/Google/IBM) for leveraging advanced cloud-based services. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and presentation of technical concepts. Project Management: Project management experience with a focus on agile methodologies for efficient project execution. Ethical Considerations: Awareness of ethical considerations in data science and AI to ensure responsible data usage.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence—from machine learning to generative AI—to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM’s AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM’s hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments—a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title Data Scientist Date posted 24-Sep-2025 Job ID 60290 City / Township / Village LOWELL State / Province Massachusetts Country United States Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Data & Analytics Employment type Regular Contract type Regular Projected Minimum Salary per year 165,000.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year 285,000.00 Position type Professional Some travel may be required based on business demand Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
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