TITLE: Data Scientist
LOCATION: Primarily remote but candidate needs to be local to Seattle to go into the office as needed. Seattle, WA 98101
ANTICIPATED DURATION: 12 months
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our Responsible AI team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, supporting, and executing evaluations of large language model (LLM) features to ensure their safety, fairness, and alignment.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Research Scientists, Product Managers, Engineers, and other Data Scientists, to drive human-centric evaluations that inform product decisions and improve model performance.
This position requires a combination of strong technical skills, experience in industry settings, and a deep understanding of human-centered data science. Familiarity with responsible AI principles and practices is a strong plus.
Data Scientist Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, support, and evaluate experiments for LLM feature safety, including both human and automated evaluations.
- Develop scalable pipelines and tools to process and analyze heterogenous datasets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize research findings
- Write high-quality, maintainable code, and contribute to shared codebases
- Create and maintain documentation for research processes and evaluation frameworks.
- Communicate findings effectively through presentations and reports, translating technical results into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Data Scientist Requirements:
- Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in writing production-level code and implementing best practices (e.g., unit testing, version control).
- Experience with data engineering, including working with large datasets or heterogenous datasets with mixed provenance.
- Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, particularly related to LLMs, NLP, and model evaluation.
- Experience designing and executing experiments, including human-centered evaluations and automated benchmarking.
- Experience in observational or experimental research with human subjects.
- Familiarity with SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying statistical methods to real-world problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Data Scientist Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on, technical experience solving data science or ML problems with LLMs, preferably in an applied industry context
- Experience with responsible AI, including fairness, transparency, and safety in AI systems.
- Background in human-centered data science, HCI, or social science fields relevant to understanding human-AI interactions or measuring human-centered phenomena.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $95 to $106.40 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to dreeves@synergishr.com
If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at dreeves@synergishr.com.
Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.
