Principal - Data Scientist

General information Ref # 21580 Remote? No Ally and Your Career Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and thatu2019s more than some clichu00e9 people put on job postings. We live this stuff We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. Youu2019re constantly evolving, so shouldnu2019t your opportunities be, too? The Opportunity As a leader in digital financial services, our customer and employee experiences run on data. Our cloud-based data, analytics, and AI platform fuel these journeys and help nearly 10,000 leaders and employees make countless data-driven decisions every day. Our data scientists develop ML solutions that help generate revenue, enhance user experience, and ensure that state-of-the-art GenAI systems run safely and securely.We are seeking highly skilled Data Scientists to join our growing team. This role will support enterprise initiatives across machine learning model development, Responsible AI, governance, and emerging generative AI innovations. You will partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and risk partners to deliver high-quality ML solutions and tools, and ensure responsible, effective deployment of AI solutions.Successful candidates will be hands-on with data and modeling, while also demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to influence across a complex organization. The Work Itself In this role, you will lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge machine learning and generative AI/agent solutions that drive business transformation. You will design and implement advanced models utilizing experimentation, multi-modal data, and the latest AI techniques to solve complex problems and unlock new opportunities. As a technical expert and innovator, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our AI systems are robust, responsible, and deliver measurable impact.You will also lead the architectural design and development of state-of-the-art machine learning, generative AI, and agent systems that enhance user experience, drive revenue, and ensure operational excellence. 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. The Skills You Bring Required: 5+ years of experience in machine learning and data science. Bachelor's degree. Strong coding skills in Python Familiarity with cloud data environments such as AWS, Snowflake, Sagemaker, etc. Demonstrated technical leadership in developing and delivering AI/ML solutions in a production setting. Strong collaboration skills and growth mindset.Nice-to-Haves: Graduate degree. GitHub handle and repositories. Hands-on GenAI/agent and ML engineering experience e.g. using LangChain, Hugging Face, vector databases etc. Familiarity with Responsible AI principles, governance frameworks, or Model Risk Management especially in a finance setting. Experience in working with multiple partners and driving consensus.#LI-Hybrid How We'll Have Your Back Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Allyu2019s total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including: Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting. 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 and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs. Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions 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 support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts. Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMattersu00ae Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchersu00ae program and other employee discount programs.Who We Are:Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on

Created: 2026-01-26