Senior Data Scientist, ASR

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust.

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will work cross‑functionally to extract insights from data and build custom AI solutions to drive business impact.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large, complex datasets for analysis.
• Build custom machine learning models and natural language processing systems using state‑of‑the‑art techniques.
• Leverage tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and Nvidia Triton Servers to develop specialized large‑language models tailored to business needs.
• Train, evaluate, and optimize models for accuracy, explain‑ability, and ethical alignment.
• Clearly communicate technical analysis and results to stakeholders using data visualizations, reports, and presentations.
• Continuously monitor models and data pipelines in production to ensure quality and reliability.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in deep learning, NLP, reinforcement learning, and other AI methods.

Success in This Role

Demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. Show deep understanding of clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; consistently deliver high‑quality work; and actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience building and deploying machine‑learning models in a production environment.
• Expertise in Python data science libraries such as Pandas, matplotlib, NumPy, and Scikit‑Learn.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience training custom transformer models like Llama and Mistral.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP for model deployment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for translating complex data into actionable insights.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Systematic approach to problem‑solving and devising practical solutions.
• Published academic research in ML/AI conferences and journals.
• Kaggle competition experience demonstrating modeling expertise.
• Knowledge of responsible and ethical AI practices.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge with junior data scientists.

Compensation

The expected range of compensation for this role is $77,000 to $117,000 annually.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation.
• Flexible benefits from day one.
• Market‑leading personal time off policy.
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BDO is committed to providing a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.