[Remote] Principal Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harnham is a globally scaled organization transitioning into a digital-first, AI-driven platform. They are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to act as the senior technical authority within a data science team, owning core AI capabilities and delivering production-grade AI systems.ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-end development of AI/ML capabilities, from research and design through to production deploymentGenerative AI solutions for structuring and generating complex, domain-specific contentData-driven improvements to customer-facing AI tools, including personalization and adaptive experiencesModel performance, experimentation, and continuous optimization using real-world dataContributions to system architecture and best practices for scalable machine learning systemsClose collaboration with engineering on MLOps, deployment pipelines, and production readinessSkillsPhD in Statistics or a highly quantitative fieldStrong experience with Generative AI, particularly in personalization, content generation, or applied modelingProven ability to work with complex, messy datasets and apply rigorous statistical methodsHigh proficiency in Python and modern data science ecosystemsDemonstrated end-to-end project ownership, with clear examples of taking work from research to productionStrong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts across technical and non-technical audiencesExperience with MLOps and deploying models into production environmentsFamiliarity with AWS, Databricks, or similar platformsExperience working on large-scale, user-facing digital platformsExposure to domains involving structured knowledge, content systems, or learning environmentsCompany OverviewHarnham has actively chosen to focus on Data and Analytics. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.harnham.com/us.