Lead Data Scientist / Expert(e) en science des données principal(e)

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people — then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

Responsibilities

1. Work with domain experts, perform data studies and analysis on billions of records from our one-of-a-kind dataset to identify meaningful business opportunities.
2. Apply statistics, machine learning, and a variety of other techniques to analyze the data, generate models, and prototype new AI solutions.
3. Build production quality prototypes and collaborate with engineering resources to implement the solution in a scalable cloud framework like Google’s Vertex AI.
4. Communicate findings to stakeholders and a broader audience of technical and non-technical persons.
5. Thrive in different working environments, both in independent, self-driven research and development, and in collaborative, team-driven projects.
6. Lead new initiatives that will bring business value to UKG and mentor others.

Qualifications:

1. Education and experience in a quantitative field. PhD plus 3 years of experience, or master’s degree plus 5 years of experience.
2. Substantial depth in at least 1-2 machine learning or AI subfields, including but not limited to generative AI, regression, classification, deep learning, time-series analysis, clustering, NLP, transfer learning, GenAI, etc.
3. Practical ability to visualize data, communicate meaningful business insights, and utilize them effectively.
4. Programming experience and the ability to rapidly develop prototypes of new solutions.
5. Experience with big data tools and frameworks, such as Cloud ML, Big Query, etc.
6. Experience with ML Models deployed in SaaS applications.
7. SQL, or experience with another database technology.
8. Python, or experience with another scripting language. Experience with programming packages like Pandas is desired.
9. Willingness to learn new tools as they become needed.

*Quebec candidates: While French is required for Quebec roles, use of the English language is also required due to the global nature of the business and the need to interact with UKG US headquarters and international sites.

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.