Lead Solution Engineer

Are you excited to leverage your data science and analytics expertise to create real value for customers and drive innovation? Do you enjoy tackling complex challenges and developing impactful tools for both clients and colleagues? About the Company: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a pivotal partner in risk assessment. Our Business Services division offers a wide range of solutions to help businesses enhance revenue growth, optimize operational efficiency, and elevate customer experiences. Our offerings assist clients in navigating challenging areas such as Anti-Money Laundering, Identity Verification, Fraud Prevention, Credit Risk Management, and Customer Data Oversight. About Our Team: The Operational Excellence team is a vibrant group of driven professionals working collaboratively to deliver innovative analytics and machine learning solutions. We prioritize independence, creativity, and a hands-on ethos—empowering you to pioneer new initiatives and exhibit your work to both internal and external clients. Our focus on predictive analytics allows us to maximize customer ROI, reduce attrition, and foster revenue expansion. About This Role: The Lead Solution Engineer role combines in-depth technical knowledge with client-facing collaboration. You will devote the majority of your time to developing internal tools and advanced analytics models, while also engaging with clients and internal teams to enhance solutions and provide insights. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about utilizing data to drive business success, while also enjoying both development and presentation. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain internal analytics tools for cross-functional use (approximately 80% of your time). Engage in client-facing analytic calibration and optimization projects (approximately 20% of your time). Create, test, and deploy machine learning models and AI enhancements to assess product performance and maturity. Prepare, process, and analyze data leveraging various programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Java, C++, R, SAS, Scala). Communicate results and recommendations effectively to internal teams and occasionally to clients. Document models, analytics procedures, and best practice guidelines. Mentor junior data scientists, facilitating their growth and development. Collaborate with sales, professional services, and client success teams to identify and address customer attrition risks. Manage small-scale projects independently while contributing to larger initiatives with guidance from senior personnel. Implement best practices in data science, time management, and organizational skills. Qualifications: Proficiency in multiple programming languages commonly utilized in data science (e.g., Python, SQL, Java, C++, R, SAS, and/or Scala). Skill in selecting the appropriate coding language to effectively address business inquiries. Expertise in data science, statistical analysis, and machine learning model programming. Capability to independently define and execute new statistical steps with support from senior leaders. Experience in data preparation and processing for analysis, including innovative data strategies. Strong communication skills, facilitating clear presentations of complex data insights to varied audiences. Self-motivated and organized, able to work well independently and within team settings. Demonstrated capability to mentor and support junior team members. Willingness to travel occasionally as necessary. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (advanced degree preferred). Benefits: Your well-being and satisfaction are key to a fulfilling career. We offer numerous benefits, including: Comprehensive health benefits covering medical, dental, and vision. 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions and an Employee Share Purchase Plan. Access to a wellness platform with incentives, subscriptions to wellness apps, and time-off programs. Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and critical illness coverage. Family benefits including parental leave and support for adoption and surrogacy. Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting. In addition to standard paid time off, we offer extra paid leave for participation in Employee Resource Groups and community volunteer work. Compensation: The base pay range is as follows: Home-based in Illinois, $100,100 - $166,800; Colorado, $95,300 - $158,800; Chicago, $104,800 - $174,700; Maryland, $100,100 - $166,800; New York, $104,800 - $174,700; New York City, $114,300 - $190,500; Rochester, NY, $95,300 - $158,800; New Jersey, $112,574 - $179,826; Ohio, $90,500 - $150,900; U.S. National base pay range, $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply to ensure competitive local compensation. This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Application Deadline: 03/05/2026. We are committed to ensuring a fair hiring process and offer specific support for applicants with disabilities. Please inform us if you need accommodations during the hiring process. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants regardless of background. Join us in making an impact and advancing innovative solutions!

Created: 2026-03-11