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Principal Data Scientist, Applied AI & GenAI Engineering

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We’re committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay And Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive

Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits

Pension

Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have In This Role Being a member of the Technology Research and Innovation team, you will help advance DTCC’s ability to explore, validate, and productize emerging data science, machine learning, AI, and GenAI capabilities that create measurable value across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of research, applied machine learning, data engineering, and product development, with a strong focus on moving ideas beyond experimentation into scalable, production-ready solutions. The Principal Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer will design and deliver practical, production-oriented solutions in a financial services environment where governance, risk, controls, reliability, and business adoption are critical. This is not a purely theoretical research role; the ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience taking data science, machine learning, AI, or GenAI concepts from ideation through prototype, validation, productization, and deployment while partnering closely with product owners, technology teams, business stakeholders, and innovation leaders to rapidly develop solutions, test feasibility, define a path to production, and align technical work to real business outcomes.

Your Primary Responsibilities

Champion Python-Centric Data Engineering: Spearhead the adoption and optimization of Python for data engineering tasks, including data ingestion, transformation, and advanced analytics. Guide team in leveraging Python libraries and frameworks to build scalable, maintainable solutions

Architect Data Pipeline Solutions: Strategically design and implement enterprise-grade data pipelines for optimal data processing through Python and Snowflake. Establish standards for data quality, security, and integrity, and ensure seamless integration of disparate data sources and formats

Strategic Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with technology teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data and analytics. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure that insights are actionable and aligned with organizational objectives

Lead Advanced Machine Learning Initiatives: Direct the design, development, and deployment of robust machine learning models using Python, guiding teams in data preprocessing, feature engineering, model optimization, and evaluation. Oversee the application of advanced techniques, including deep learning, regression, classification, and clustering, to solve high-impact business problems

Demonstrate accountability by taking ownership of solution ideation, development, and execution, including coordinating efforts with internal and external teams/stakeholders to present the results (reports and presentations) in a clear and concise manner

Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical leadership to junior engineers, create high-performance and reusable approaches to solve challenging problems, and cultivate a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and innovation

Risk Management and Compliance: Integrate risk and control processes into all data engineering activities, proactively monitor for potential issues, and elevate risks as appropriate to ensure compliance with organizational standards

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of related experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience

Talents Needed For Success

Extensive experience in data engineering and machine learning model development using Python

Proven expertise in architecting data pipelines with Python and Snowflake

Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with experience managing and developing technical teams

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Sound understanding of data governance and risk management

Experience in Financial industry is preferred

Experience in Data Visualization tools is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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