Data Scientist plays a critical role in data and analytics life cycle and significantly contributes to production grade data and analytics solutions. The role requires one to demonstrate analytical skills, machine learning. It is an individual contributor role. This role mentors data scientists . It is an individual contributor role, expected to solve wide ranging business problems
8-10+ years of relevant experience
Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent educational qualification
• Python
• Statistics, hypothesis testing, Feature engineering, Modeling
• Machine learning frameworks: SCikit-learn, Tensorflow, Pytorch,
• Natural language processing (NLP): spacy, Transformers, OCR
• Generative AI: Large language Models, prompt engineering
• Communication skills, analytical skills, structured problem-solving skills.,
• Mentorship experience
• Storytelling skills ,Partner & Stakeholder engagement experience
• Azure ML or cloud AI/ML Services
• ML Ops
• Banking Financial Services and Insurance domain knowledge
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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Skills Required
- 8-10+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent education
- Python experience
- Statistics and hypothesis testing experience
- Feature engineering and modeling experience
- Experience with scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
- Natural language processing experience, including spaCy, Transformers, and OCR
- Generative AI experience with large language models and prompt engineering
- Azure ML or cloud AI/ML services experience
- MLOps experience
- Banking, financial services, and insurance domain knowledge
- Mentorship experience
- Communication, analytical, structured problem-solving, and storytelling skills
- Partner and stakeholder engagement experience
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MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a company‑funded cash‑balance pension alongside a 401(k) with company match—an uncommon combination among large U.S. employers. Pension eligibility begins after one year, reinforcing long‑term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs with access to HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and expert second‑opinion services. Targeted programs for cancer care, family‑building, menopause, musculoskeletal issues, and diabetes/hypertension broaden the support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is bolstered by a minimum of 22 days of PTO for U.S. employees plus a paid Volunteer Day, and many hybrid roles receive 10 additional virtual flex days. Flexible work arrangements are also highlighted for applicable roles.
MetLife Insights
What We Do
We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
Why Work With Us
At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
MetLife's current workplace policies classify roles as Office, Hybrid or Virtual based on the nature of work, encouraging new ways of working together
