Top Senior Data Science Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Leads teams in designing and deploying scalable AI and machine learning solutions for consulting clients. Responsibilities include data wrangling, complex analysis, data modeling, AI system implementation, data pipeline and infrastructure oversight, deep learning, neural networks, data quality validation, and stakeholder collaboration. The manager coaches team members, manages performance, supports innovation, and applies Python, Java, and cloud technologies to build production-ready AI applications.

Lead product analytics to inform strategy and optimize user experience: translate business questions into analysis, build reliable analytics infrastructure, run A/B tests and ML/statistical analyses, track funnels and cohorts, support 0-to-1 product launches, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional teams.

Lead pricing modeling and experimentation to optimize margin, conversion, and retention. Build elasticity and willingness-to-pay models, run causal and bandit experiments, decompose merchant economics, and develop agentic deal tooling. Own end-to-end data pipelines, ETL, monitoring, and visualization. Evaluate AI systems for accuracy, bias, and drift, and partner with cross-functional teams to translate results into pricing strategy and automation.

Lead design and delivery of scalable ML systems across the full lifecycle for recommendations, demand forecasting, targeting, and personalization. Collaborate with engineers, product, and stakeholders to set architecture, metrics, and production best practices; mentor data scientists; lead experimentation and deploy/monitor models using cloud and MLOps tooling.

Lead complex modeling projects combining deep learning, LLMs, and traditional techniques. Prototype, deploy, and monitor production models, mentor data scientists, collaborate with engineering/product, and translate results into business impact for insurance customers.

Lead end-to-end pricing experimentation and strategy for consumer and business products. Design and analyze A/B tests, build pricing models and production-grade data pipelines, partner cross-functionally, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Analyze billing patterns, healthcare claims, and complex datasets to identify anomalies, audit data integrity, and support Trust and Safety initiatives. Build risk-monitoring pipelines and compliance dashboards using SQL, Python/R, and visualization tools. Translate technical findings into risk assessments for legal, compliance, and executive partners while developing safeguards to protect patients, regulatory standing, and platform operations.

Lead pricing modeling and experimentation to optimize margin, conversion, and retention. Build elasticity and willingness-to-pay models, design A/B and bandit experiments, develop pricing automation (DealBot) and monitoring for AI-driven rate recommendations, own ETL/analysis/visualization, and partner with Finance, Risk, Product, and GTM teams to operationalize pricing intelligence.

Lead research and engineering of production-grade LLM/GenAI systems for cybersecurity: design models and architectures, drive data labeling and evaluation, collaborate with product and engineering to deploy scalable solutions, mentor data scientists, set technical strategy, and advance AI safety, red-teaming, and applied ML innovations for detection and operational use.

As a Staff Data Scientist at SentiLink, you will develop fraud detection models, conduct analyses, collaborate across teams, and drive the development of financial risk products.

Lead product analytics efforts by designing and evaluating experiments, building dashboards, and producing statistical insights. Partner with product, design, and engineering to measure product success, identify optimization opportunities, and embed ML-driven personalization into the product.

Develop and maintain advanced inventory and supply planning models, inventory optimization targets, scenario analyses, dashboards, and KPIs. Use Python, SQL, BI tools, predictive modeling, and machine learning to support supply planning, S&OE/S&OP, demand-supply coverage, capacity constraints, and inventory health. Partner with planning teams to improve data quality, automation, governance, model reliability, and executive decision-making.

Develops and validates machine learning and statistical models for anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring, customer screening, and risk rating. The role evaluates AML data quality, integrates vendor solutions, maintains governance and regulatory documentation, leads model lifecycle quality control, and reports performance through management dashboards. It also supports AML risk assessments, audits, regulatory examinations, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.

The Senior Data Scientist will analyze data to drive product strategy, optimize performance, and support product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll develop fraud detection models, perform detailed analyses, and work closely with teams to drive product innovation and business outcomes.

Design and build thermal performance analytics, Python-based engineering models, scalable data flows, and Edge-native applications for power plant asset performance management. Integrate historian, cloud, Edge, and industrial systems; develop automation, diagnostics, KPI validation, and root-cause workflows; support customer deployments; and lead architecture discussions while mentoring engineering teams.

Lead radiometric calibration and image processing for multispectral infrared instruments, commission FireSat satellites, and develop/execute SBEM calibration plans. Implement production-ready pipelines, perform R&D to improve calibration, write production-quality code, and collaborate cross-functionally to maintain operational remote sensing data products and services.

Lead a 5–8 person Data Science team to develop and operationalize FWA detection models using SAS and Python on multi‑payer healthcare claims. Oversee model development, data pipelines, quality reviews, stakeholder presentations, and collaboration with SMEs and BI developers. Split role ~40% management, 60% hands-on coding/analysis.

Develop and maintain predictive pricing, retention, and conversion models using GLMs and advanced analytics; build monitoring tools for rating performance; support rate filings, product pricing analyses, competitor research, and cross-functional collaboration to inform pricing and enterprise risk decisions.

Lead the strategic direction and evolution of Netflix’s company-wide Experimentation Platform. Establish rigorous causal inference and experimentation standards, automate trust and validation practices, consolidate fragmented systems, shape platform product roadmaps, and collaborate with data science and engineering leaders. Translate experimentation needs into scalable tools, influence adoption across teams, mentor colleagues, and ensure reliable experiment allocation, measurement, analysis, and reporting.

Designs and deploys AI/ML solutions from prototype through production for government clients. Responsibilities include generative AI using LLMs and RAG, intelligent classification, agentic frameworks, AI coding tools, legacy-system integration, and automated reporting. The role also establishes AI/ML roadmaps, scales adoption, communicates technical concepts to stakeholders, and mentors data scientists.

Leads complex machine learning and advanced analytics initiatives for customer intelligence, segmentation, propensity scoring, behavioral prediction, and personalized engagement. Owns models through the full lifecycle, from problem framing and feature engineering to deployment, monitoring, retraining, and interpretation. Partners with product, engineering, MLOps, and data teams; defines evaluation metrics; mentors technical contributors; promotes responsible AI practices; and communicates results to technical leaders, clients, and business stakeholders.

Lead and deliver end-to-end data science projects: design, build, deploy, and monitor ML/statistical models for credit risk, pricing, collections, and fraud. Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate models into production, set model development standards, mentor engineers, and maintain reliable ML pipelines and monitoring systems.

Analyze and characterize conversational audio data, identify underrepresented areas, and build active-learning and human-in-the-loop workflows. Develop representative benchmarks, automate model adaptation, and create reusable data analysis and scoring systems. Partner with research, engineering, and data teams to run experiments, improve models, organize data, and translate complex findings into measurable product improvements.

Lead high-impact modeling initiatives using deep learning, LLMs, and traditional methods. Prototype, deploy, and monitor hybrid models on large insurance datasets, drive MLOps standards, and communicate results to nontechnical stakeholders to realize business impact.