[Remote] Principal Data Scientist - AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Anaplan is a company focused on optimizing business decision-making through AI-infused scenario planning and analysis. They are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the development of advanced AI solutions that enhance their platform and drive automated decision-making for global customers.ResponsibilitiesLead the research, design, and implementation of advanced Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) models to solve complex enterprise business problemsDrive innovation in Timeseries Forecasting, developing robust and scalable models that enhance predictive planning and scenario modeling capabilitiesArchitect Generative AI solutions, focusing on fine-tuning open-source and proprietary Large Language Models (LLMs) for specialized enterprise data tasks, heavily leveraging Transformer architecturesDesign and integrate Conversational AI interfaces and Agentic AI workflows to create intuitive, autonomous user experiences that can independently execute complex planning workflowsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, and Design) to transition AI models from prototype to robust, scalable production systemsServe as a subject matter expert, mentoring other data scientists and engineers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, rigorous testing, and continuous learningSkills10+ years of hands-on professional experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related engineering domainsEnd-to-end exposure in model lifecycle development, including extensive experience in training and deploying ML models in production environmentsDeep knowledge of LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and conversational AI patternsExperience in fine-tuning LLMs for domain-specific enterprise applicationsProficiency in Python and modern software development practices (testing, code review, CI/CD)Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time with high qualityExtensive hands-on experience with traditional Machine Learning, Deep Learning techniques, and Timeseries Forecasting algorithmsDeep technical understanding of Transformer architectures and practical experience fine-tuning LLMs (e.g., LoRA, QLoRA, RLHF)Strong expertise in MLOps and LLMOps, ensuring scalable, reliable, and monitorable model deploymentsExperience with agentic frameworks and autonomous agent architecturesProficiency in Python and modern software development practices (testing, code review, CI/CD)M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative fieldPublished research, patents, or significant contributions to open-source projects in the AI/ML communityExperience working with scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and MLOps tools for model training, monitoring, and deploymentBackground in forecasting, planning, or analytics applicationsFamiliarity with Anaplan or similar enterprise planning platformsExperience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks for AI featuresContributions to open-source ML projects or research publicationsExperience with model observability toolsCompany OverviewAnaplan is a business planning software company that develops a cloud platform for decision-making with connected planning modeling. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.anaplan.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAnaplan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 25 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 54 in 2023, 72 in 2022, 104 in 2021, 52 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.