Principal AI Scientist

Company OverviewIntuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.Job OverviewCome join our collaborative and creative group of AI scientists and machine learning engineers and build models that directly affect hundreds of thousands of our customers. In this role you will be building and deploying machine learning models using both analytical algorithms and deep learning approaches. We are waiting for you to join us and do the best work of your life.ResponsibilitiesPractices excellent leadership and communication skills to influence and lead teams and to evangelize AI science across the organizationLeads team’s work in one or more of: ML, NLP, Statistics, or Optimization, performs hand-on work in these domains. Weighs ROI considerations of general and tailored capabilities for projects in the teamCreates new capabilities that solve critical business problems Pushes the boundaries of ML by developing foundational methods and novel applications from state-of-the-art ML technologies and industry trends Influences business leaders to shape mission critical projects Creates multi-year vision that connects product strategy with technology strategyDrives architecture decisions, influences and contributes to ML platform architecture and strategy Leads team and partners to the successful delivery and integration of ML solutions Conducts design reviews, holds teams to technical and operational rigor. Acts as an advisor in overseeing and mentoring the work of colleagues towards the building of a vibrant practice communityPay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.QualificationsPhD/MS in Engineering Mathematics, Statistics, Theoretical/Computational Physics, or related fieldSolid knowledge of statistical techniques3+ years as either a lead in a AI science role or in a management position in AI scienceStrong communication skills and proven experience as an influencer at the executive levelHands-on programming experience and expert knowledge in one or more of: ML, NLP, Statistics, or Optimization6+ years’ experience manipulating large datasets and using databases (e.g. R, SQL, S-Plus, etc.)6+ years’ experience with a general-purpose programming language (e.g. Python, Scala, etc.)Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with ML pipelines, processes, and design patternsProven track record of influencing business leaders to shape mission critical projects Proven track record of leading team to successful delivery of ML solutionsStrong interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively contribute to technical teams and make presentations to a variety of technical and business personnel FooterIntuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is: San Diego $244,000 - $330,000