Our story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."

Our Values:

Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com.

Asa Senior Data Scientist at Alight, you are an expert in transforming data into actionable insights and building scalable data-driven solutions. You combine technical prowess, strategic vision, and excellent collaboration skills to drive real world impact. You will lead end-to-end machine learning projects, driving impact from project scoping through deployment while rigorously adhering to scientific best practices. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and design solutions that meet the business's specific goals. You will stay at the forefront of ML and AI advances, regularly exploring research papers, experimenting with novel techniques, and providing technical mentorship to fellow data scientists. Through your work and daily interactions, you will foster a culture of curiosity, respect, and excellence.

* Project Ownership: Lead end-to-end machine learning projects from scoping through deployment, applying scientific rigor and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other cross functional partners to integrate data-driven products into existing products and processes, ensure alignment, and proactively identify new opportunities for impact.

* Modeling Expertise: Spearhead the design, training, and deployment of advanced algorithms to drive employee awareness and utilization of their benefits.

* Statistical Analysis and Experimentation: Use statistical modeling and controlled experiments to deliver actionable insights for business strategies and product development aimed at driving benefit awareness and utilization.

* Accelerate team productivity by providing technical mentorship, contributing to internal tooling, and helping team members stay up to speed with recent advancements in ML and AI.

Make a lasting impact through your technical contributions, and foster a culture of curiosity, respect, and excellence.

* Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in a quantitative field (science, math, engineering, etc.)

* 3+ years of experience driving impact on cross functional data science projects.

* Excellent communication skills and thought partnership to build trusting relationships with stakeholders.

* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of projects and driving them forward.

* Advanced python and SQL skills.

* Strong proficiency in traditional machine learning. NLP and deep learning experience a plus.

* Experience designing, deploying, and evaluating generative AI applications.

* Familiarity with common model and service deployment frameworks.

* Experience mentoring other data scientists and fostering a culture of curiosity, respect, and excellence.

* Passion for continuous learning and the ability to quickly understand the complex space of benefits administration.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.