Applied AI Scientist

Responsibilities

• Understand business and data requirements
• Discover, clean, and transform data for analysis
• Design and build analytical and machine learning models
• Prototype and validate solutions
• Perform statistical analyses and interpret results
• Deliver diagnostic, descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics
• Explore opportunities for machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI in predictive modeling, automation, and model training
• Communicate findings effectively across multiple levels of management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science or related field plus 6+ years of related experience. Masters degree is a plus.
• Strong quantitative background with applied statistics skills (distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, etc.)
• Familiarity with predictive modeling, machine learning, generative AI, and data mining techniques
• Proficiency in programming and data science tools: Languages: Python, R, or Java; Libraries/Frameworks: NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow; Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, GGPlot, Tableau, Power BI
• Experience with SQL; exposure to Hadoop, Hive, or Spark is a plus
• Knowledge of ETL workflows and scheduling tools is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work independently
• Banking or financial services experience is a plus
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Schedule

This position has a hybrid work from home schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT. The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center.