North Carolina Staffing
Sr Data Scientist
TEKsystems is partnered with a software company in Raleigh that needs to hire a Sr Data Scientist for their flagship product, LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics. The Sr Data Scientist will focus on search and be dedicated to the creation of next-generation AI and Machine Learning techniques and strategies for LexisNexis in their global expansion. This candidate will assist with deploying ethical, powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model for each individual legal use case. Accountabilities: Solve some of the most challenging problems in natural language processing, machine learning, and information retrieval including topical classification, sentiment analysis, user intent detection. Research, build, and deploy models based on both shallow and deep machine learning. Train robust NLP-based models on a very large corpus of news and financial data. Apply machine learning techniques for improving search algorithms. Drive best practices for NLP/Machine Learning pipelines. Maintain current knowledge base of state-of-the-art ML algorithms (BERT, ELMo, GPT, etc.), API's, and open-source methods and be able to quickly evaluate alternatives. Translate complex business requirements into actionable stories with reasonable time estimates. Work with product leaders to apply data science solutions. Strong coding skills in Python 7+ years. Be a natural problem solver, able to take a lead in collaborating to resolve issues. Proficiency in IDE debugging: VSCODE and PYCHARM. Have communication skills. 4+ years of experience in AI and machine learning. Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, classification models, diagnostic testing of models. Experience working directly and Transformer based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc. Nd familiarity with large language models and fine tuning. Experience with conversational search / semantic search, reinforcement learning, prompt engineering, hallucination mitigation. Working understanding of the business risks associated with applying LLM (LangChain) in a business. Experience working with AWS, RAG, SageMaker, SQL. Skills: data science, NLP, indexing, semantic search, conversational search, langchain, Generative AI, Large language model, SQL, AWS, algorithm, artificial intelligence, Retrieval augmented generation, fine-tuning. Pay Range: $50.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
TEKsystems is partnered with a software company in Raleigh that needs to hire a Sr Data Scientist for their flagship product, LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics. The Sr Data Scientist will focus on search and be dedicated to the creation of next-generation AI and Machine Learning techniques and strategies for LexisNexis in their global expansion. This candidate will assist with deploying ethical, powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model for each individual legal use case. Accountabilities: Solve some of the most challenging problems in natural language processing, machine learning, and information retrieval including topical classification, sentiment analysis, user intent detection. Research, build, and deploy models based on both shallow and deep machine learning. Train robust NLP-based models on a very large corpus of news and financial data. Apply machine learning techniques for improving search algorithms. Drive best practices for NLP/Machine Learning pipelines. Maintain current knowledge base of state-of-the-art ML algorithms (BERT, ELMo, GPT, etc.), API's, and open-source methods and be able to quickly evaluate alternatives. Translate complex business requirements into actionable stories with reasonable time estimates. Work with product leaders to apply data science solutions. Strong coding skills in Python 7+ years. Be a natural problem solver, able to take a lead in collaborating to resolve issues. Proficiency in IDE debugging: VSCODE and PYCHARM. Have communication skills. 4+ years of experience in AI and machine learning. Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, classification models, diagnostic testing of models. Experience working directly and Transformer based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc. Nd familiarity with large language models and fine tuning. Experience with conversational search / semantic search, reinforcement learning, prompt engineering, hallucination mitigation. Working understanding of the business risks associated with applying LLM (LangChain) in a business. Experience working with AWS, RAG, SageMaker, SQL. Skills: data science, NLP, indexing, semantic search, conversational search, langchain, Generative AI, Large language model, SQL, AWS, algorithm, artificial intelligence, Retrieval augmented generation, fine-tuning. Pay Range: $50.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.