Principal Data Scientist (Boston)

Overview

At Lutron, we are transforming how people experience light through intelligent, connected lighting devices and systems. We are looking for extraordinary and world‑class people that are outstanding in both strategic and practical areas. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will deliver impact through data science, ML, and AI by working with the functional teams to develop and execute the technical vision for data science and AI across the company, and you will help to build the organization. You will lead the most complex and high‑impact initiatives, influence company‑wide strategy, and establish standards and foundational capabilities that enable Lutron’s next generation of intelligent products and services.

Responsibilities

• Execute multi‑year, company‑wide data science and AI initiatives with significant business and product impact.
• Apply problem‑solving skills to address highly complex, ambiguous problems that span multiple domains and organizations.
• Architect and deploy scalable machine learning and AI systems that serve as foundational platforms for multiple teams.
• Partner with senior engineering, product, and business leaders to shape and execute Lutron’s Data & AI strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and incubate emerging technologies such as generative AI, reinforcement learning, and edge AI.
• Establish best practices and standards for MLOps, responsible AI, model governance, and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop senior and staff‑level data scientists and technical leaders.
• Represent Lutron as a technical authority in data science and AI, both internally and externally.
• Drive creation of reusable frameworks, platforms, and intellectual property.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a STEM field, or MS degree and equivalent recognized expertise in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and AI with sustained, enterprise‑level impact.
• Proven leadership track record leading teams and projects, coordinating across functions, and driving execution from concept through delivery.
• Deep expertise in advanced machine learning, AI systems, and large‑scale production deployment.
• Proven ability to influence strategy and technical direction across multiple organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills, including executive‑level technical storytelling.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Scala, and deep experience with modern ML frameworks and cloud platforms.
• Expert in large‑scale cloud deployment of ML/AI models.
• Expert in MLOps.

Desired Qualifications

• Recognized thought leadership in applied data science or AI.
• Background in IoT, embedded systems, or intelligent devices.
• Experience contributing to patents, publications, or industry standards.

Benefits

Starting pay: $175,000 - $190,000 per year; Lutron’s employee benefits include 401k match, health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation (amount based on tenure with the company), flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.