T-Mobile

Sr. Data Scientist AI COE

T-Mobile$106K — $191K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of experience, ideally in math, statistics, or computer science.
  • 4-7 years of experience in AI/ML model development, MLOps, and cloud-based ML services like Databricks or Azure ML.
  • Proficiency in data scripting languages such as SQL, Python, or R for at least 4-7 years.
  • 2-4 years of experience with big data architectures like Hadoop, Hive, and Spark.
  • Strong expertise in translating business questions into AI-driven solutions across various ML models.

Responsibilities

  • Extract and model large data sets using Databricks and Azure ML with scalable AI/ML techniques.
  • Deliver timely AI insights to support intelligent decision-making powered by data storytelling tools.
  • Mentor the data science team on best practices for MLOps and cloud deployments.
  • Collaborate with data engineering to optimize ML pipelines and workflows.
  • Communicate findings to business leaders using advanced visualization techniques.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employee stock grants and purchasing options.
  • Generous paid time off policy including up to 12 paid holidays.
  • Tuition assistance and college coaching to support ongoing education.
  • Flexible benefits including childcare subsidies and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Data Scientist, you are responsible for leading the application of AI and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems within the Databricks and Azure ecosystems. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of technical and non-technical stakeholders, leveraging big data architectures, cloud computing, and advanced analytics. You must demonstrate expertise across the entire machine learning (ML) lifecycle, including problem framing, data collection, exploratory data analysis, model development, deployment, storytelling, and performance measurement. This role requires a strong foundation in Azure-based AI/ML services, Databricks workflows, and scalable machine learning pipelines, ensuring the development of robust and production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Extract, prepare, and model large, complex data sets using Databricks, Azure ML, and scalable AI/ML techniques. Apply cutting-edge deep learning, NLP, and reinforcement learning where applicable.
  • Deliver on-time AI-driven insights and recommendations to enable intelligent decision-making across the business. Utilize Azure Synapse, Power BI, and Databricks dashboards for data storytelling.
  • Provide senior-level guidance and mentorship to the data science team, ensuring best practices in MLOps, model governance, and cloud-based deployment.
  • Work closely with data engineering teams to design and improve machine learning pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks Delta Lake, and Spark.
  • Effectively communicate AI-driven insights to business leaders, leveraging advanced visualization techniques and automated reporting tools.
  • Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience; Acceptable areas of study include Quantitative Discipline (math, statistics, economics, computer science, physics, engineering, etc.)
  • 4-7 years Experience in AI/ML model development, MLOps, and cloud-based ML (Databricks, Azure ML, AWS Sagemaker, or similar) and libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Nixtla, XGBoost, LightGBM)
  • 4-7 years Experience with data scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
  • 2-4 years Experience with big data architecture and pipeline, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Kafka, etc.
  • 4-7 years Experience translating business questions into AI-driven solutions using supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning models
  • 4-7 years Experience in data visualization
  • 4-7 years Experience in MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated model deployment
  • 2-4 years Experience in the telecom industry preferred
  • Calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and probability knowledge
  • Expertise in Python and SQL required
  • Machine Learning: Expertise applying machine learning concepts and techniques related to supervised and unsupervised learning. Experience with CI/CD, MLflow, and model monitoring in production required
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work with cross functional teams

    • At least 18 years of age
    • Legally authorized to work in the United States

    Travel:
    Travel Required (Yes/No): No

    DOT Regulated:
    DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
    Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No


    Base Pay Range: $106,000 - $191,100

    Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

    The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.


    At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ354462¶dox=1

    At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out .

    About T-Mobile

    T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
    Learn more about T-Mobile
    Size
    75,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $174.7 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $3 billion
    Founded
    2002
    5 Year Trend
    +16.4%
    Revenue
    $68.3 billion
    NASDAQ

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