Principal AI Scientist

Intuit

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$244,000–$330,000 / yr
Posted
148 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $287k
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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $194,375–$264,787 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $287k versus about $230k for comparable roles.

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About Intuit

Intuit is a financial software company known for products like TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, helping consumers and small businesses manage their finances and taxes. Industry: Financial Software & Technology

Intuit currently has 174 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal AI Scientist

As a Principal AI Scientist, you will join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers to build and deploy machine learning models using analytical algorithms and deep learning approaches. You will lead work in domains such as ML, NLP, Statistics, or Optimization while performing hands-on technical tasks. Your role involves creating new capabilities to solve critical business problems, driving architecture decisions for the ML platform, and developing foundational methods from state-of-the-art technologies. You will influence executive leadership to shape mission-critical projects and mentor colleagues to build a vibrant practice community. Required skills include expert knowledge of ML pipelines, design patterns, and statistical techniques. You must possess hands-on experience with Python or Scala, as well as proficiency in SQL and R for manipulating large datasets to solve complex technical problems within the product area.

What you'll do

  • Build and deploy machine learning models using analytical algorithms and deep learning approaches.
  • Perform hands-on work in ML, NLP, Statistics, or Optimization domains.
  • Develop foundational methods and novel applications from state-of-the-art technologies.
  • Create new capabilities that solve critical business problems.
  • Drive architecture decisions for the machine learning platform and strategy.
  • Lead teams to successfully deliver and integrate ML solutions into products.
  • Influence business leaders to shape mission-critical projects and product strategy.
  • Conduct design reviews and ensure technical and operational rigor across the team.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or MS in Engineering Mathematics, Statistics, Theoretical/Computational Physics, or a related field.
  • Solid knowledge of statistical techniques.
  • 3+ years of experience as a lead or in a management position within AI science.
  • Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in ML, NLP, Statistics, or Optimization.
  • 6+ years of experience manipulating large datasets and using databases like R, SQL, or S-Plus.
  • 6+ years of experience with general-purpose programming languages such as Python or Scala.
  • Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with ML pipelines, processes, and design patterns.
  • Proven ability to influence executive leadership and lead teams to deliver machine learning solutions.

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