Ally · 11 hours ago
Principal - Data Scientist - Responsible AI
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expAlly Financial is a leading digital financial services company focused on customer-centric solutions. They are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead initiatives in machine learning and Responsible AI, developing solutions that enhance user experience and ensure AI systems operate safely.
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Responsibilities
Lead experimentation initiatives, leveraging A/B testing, and novel AI approaches to continuously improve model performance and business outcomes
Advance responsible AI practices by integrating governance, ethical considerations, and security into every stage of model development and deployment
Develop and maintain trustworthy benchmarks and operational performance monitoring for predictive models and GenAI and agentic systems
Incorporate sophisticated algorithms, experimental design, and emerging AI methodologies to solve real-world challenges and push the boundaries of innovation
Identify and champion new business opportunities by proposing and delivering innovative AI-driven solutions that create tangible value and competitive advantage
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in machine learning and data science, with demonstrated impact in applied, real-world systems
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar)
Strong coding skills in Python, with experience building maintainable, production-grade ML/AI systems
Experience working in cloud data and ML platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, SageMaker, or equivalent environments
Experience influencing technical direction beyond individual projects, including setting best practices, mentoring others, and driving alignment across teams
Ability to proactively identify risks and gaps in AI systems (e.g., reliability, bias, safety, explainability, monitoring) and drive pragmatic solutions at scale
Preferred
Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field
Hands-on GenAI, agent, and ML engineering experience, including frameworks and tools such as LangChain, Hugging Face, vector databases, or similar ecosystems
Experience with Responsible AI, Model Risk Management, or AI governance in regulated environments
Experience helping build or mature Responsible AI practices
Proven ability to work with multiple partners and drive consensus on technical direction, standards, and trade-offs across diverse stakeholders
Benefits
Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
Company
Ally
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading digital financial services company and a top 25 U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2024-12-13Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-11-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2014-04-10IPO
Leadership Team
Russ Hutchinson
Chief Financial Officer
David Holland
Senior Vice President
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