Director of Data Science

ADP is hiring a Director of Data Science.

• Are you an experienced leader in Data Science ready for your next-level adventure?
• Does the thought of working with one of the most comprehensive employment data sets in the world excite you?
• Are you inspired by transformation and making an impact on the lives of millions of people every day?
• Are you a technologist first and foremost who approaches every problem wearing that hat while going out of your way to champion creativity and build diverse, productive, and engaged teams?

We are looking for an Applied Scientist Leader to lead the development of next-generation AI-powered solutions for ADP. You will be responsible for creating systems for multi-faceted data analysis, developing advanced personalization and customization techniques, and integrating your solutions into intelligent applications for ADP Products. You will conduct in-depth research, produce production-ready code, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to integrate your work into applications and services. This role requires deep expertise in machine learning, data science, and generative AI. Preferred qualifications include practical experience with machine learning approaches for structured data, graph neural networks, time series modeling, and mathematical optimization. You should have the demonstrated ability to design novel solutions in response to business requirements and to successfully deploy software products that operate at scale. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

In this role, you'll have access to one of the most unique and largest HCM data sets. It's more than digits and dials - you're making huge decisions that impact millions of customers.

Here's what you can expect on a typical day:

• Set up, build, and grow the team. You will work in close collaboration with the leadership team to assemble a world-class team.
• Own and manage projects. You will identify, design, develop, and implement advanced and innovative analytical solutions that create high business impact.
• Productionize. You will design, implement, and deploy high-performing machine learning/AI models in the Cloud.
• Advanced Analytics & Predictive Modeling. You bring prior experience to the role of formulating problems, extracting & analyzing data from multiple systems, summarizing critical findings/insights, and developing a compelling visual representation of analyses with actionable recommendations. You will interact with developers, UX designers, product managers, and senior executives to understand the problem domain, project requirements, user experience, and demonstrate model performance and its business value
• Limitless Possibilities. You will continue learning and discovering new ways to leverage ADP data to create new products and services and find more insights. You are passionate about learning and applying new techniques within data science that lead to innovations.
• Collaboration and Communication. You'll be part of a collaborative team, listening to needs, then finding and sharing solutions. You're comfortable and skilled at presenting to both peers and leadership on your projects and findings.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• PhD in quantitative area and 10+ years’ experience in Data Science or related field is required, with at least 4 years’ experience as a Team Leader.
• Experience in Python, SQL, distributed computing tools such as Databricks, AWS, or other Cloud platforms; well-versed with Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or other machine learning libraries and platforms.

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

• Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
• Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
• Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.