> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/223624-senior-ai-data-scientist-msp](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/223624-senior-ai-data-scientist-msp). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI/Data Scientist (MSP) - **Company:** Cargill - **Location:** Wayzata, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Software Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fzskcg ## About the Role + Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience., + Master's degree or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field. + Deep experience leading the design, deployment, and scaling of applied AI/ML solutions that drive measurable business impact across complex value chains. + Advanced expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and/or Reinforcement Learning, including model governance, performance monitoring, and lifecycle ownership. + Recognized depth in forecasting and optimization, with a track record of influencing enterprise-level decisions across supply chain, trading, or operations. + Experience with operations research planning, scheduling and capacity problems. ## Description + The Senior AI & Data Science job plans and leads the development of artificial intelligence models from design and prototyping through deployed solutions to drive decision making. With minimal supervision, this role extracts and integrates complex data from various sources, builds advanced models suitable for the business use case and evaluates model performance for accuracy, scaling and deployment. This job also develops compelling and clear communication materials to facilitate partner on board. + By leveraging diverse and expansive data sources, this role applies advanced forecasting, optimization, and machine learning techniques to transform how decisions are made across the supply chain. The Senior Professional accelerates AI adoption by partnering with business and technology teams. They work to embed models into core workflows, operationalizing data science to deliver sustained business impact. Key Accountabilities + DATA PREPARATION MANAGEMENT: Conducts extraction and integration of complex data from different data sources, analyses the ways in which datasets may be biased and applies mitigation strategies. + DATA ANALYSIS: Reviews complex data sets for exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns that inform business strategies across various areas. + MODEL DEVELOPMENT: Develops and deploys artificial intelligence models, including monitoring and evaluating ongoing performance to solve complex business problems and derive actionable insights. + AI ENGINEERING: Establishes software and artificial intelligence engineering patterns and principles to design, develop, test, integrate, maintain and troubleshoot complex and varied generative artificial intelligence software solutions and incorporates security practices in newly developed and maintained applications. . + DOCUMENT & REPORTING: Documents development and code in ways that allow for support and knowledge sharing. + COMMUNICATION: Presents techniques and results to technical and non-technical audiences. + CONTINUOUS LEARNING: Examines existing and emerging artificial intelligence and optimization principles, theories, and techniques to develop and deploy artificial intelligence models into production, improving the organization's analytical capabilities. + STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Works closely with businesses to understand needs, and collaborates with cross functional teams to develop artificial intelligence models for digital applications. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) ## Related Articles - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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