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# Senior Data Scientist Engineer - SFL Scientific

- **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L.
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Software Deployment, Pytorch, Model Validation, Data Strategy, Integration Tests, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-data-scientist-engineer-sfl-scientific-portland-or-usa-58887800

## About the Role

Experteer Overview As a Senior Data Scientist with SFL Scientific, you define data strategy, drive technical development, and help build next-gen AI tools and services. You work with clients to understand data, shape exploratory analyses, and design long-term solutions across cutting-edge domains such as cancer detection, drug discovery, and autonomous systems. You join a cross-functional team delivering high-impact AI projects in a consulting context and advance our data science practice. This role offers exposure to transformative AI initiatives and practical business impact. Compensation / Benefits * Guide AI strategy and development for clients, from exploration to production deployment * Lead client initiatives delivering AI/ML solutions and define long-term maintenance and strategy goals * Research and implement novel ML approaches, including advanced training, design, and hardware optimization * Validate models via code reviews, unit and integration tests * Prioritize project
performance and ensure AI solutions maximize business impact * Collaborate with data engineers, scientists, and business teams to align delivery with objectives Tasks * Master's degree or PhD in a relevant STEM field * 3+ years of AI/ML algorithm development using Python, PyTorch, and related data analysis techniques (NLP, time-series, computer vision) * 3+ years deploying and optimizing ML models in production environments * 3+ years of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and working with orchestration and deployment tools * Strong communication, independence, and ability to lead projects and manage multiple tasks * Willingness to travel ~10% and be within commuting distance to a Deloitte office Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Senior Data Scientist with SFL Scientific, you define data strategy, drive technical development, and help build next-gen AI tools and services. You work with clients to understand data, shape exploratory analyses, and design long-term solutions across cutting-edge domains such as cancer detection, drug discovery, and autonomous systems. You join a cross-functional team delivering high-impact AI projects in a consulting context and advance our data science practice. This role offers exposure to transformative AI initiatives and practical business impact. Compensation / Benefits * Guide AI strategy and development for clients, from exploration to production deployment * Lead client initiatives delivering AI/ML solutions and define long-term maintenance and strategy goals * Research and implement novel ML approaches, including advanced training, design, and hardware optimization * Validate models via code reviews, unit and integration tests * Prioritize project performance and ensure AI solutions maximize business impact * Collaborate with data engineers, scientists, and business teams to align delivery with objectives Tasks * Master's degree or PhD in a relevant STEM field * 3+ years of AI/ML algorithm development using Python, PyTorch, and related data analysis techniques (NLP, time-series, computer vision) * 3+ years deploying and optimizing ML models in production environments * 3+ years of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and working with orchestration and deployment tools * Strong communication, independence, and ability to lead projects and manage multiple tasks * Willingness to travel ~10% and be within commuting distance to a Deloitte office Key requirements *


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