Joining Collibra’s Artificial Intelligence team

We are looking for an experienced AI Engineer who will design and deliver Artificial Intelligence solutions that improve our customers' experience and enable informed, data-driven decision making. We seek someone excited about working with cutting-edge technologies to build pragmatic, performant AI solutions. You'll collaborate with a team of outstanding builders around the world, characterized by a love for innovative technology, a desire to solve problems, and a continuous pursuit of building simple, elegant products that delight customers and simplify all levels of data engagement. You will work primarily with Data Scientists, other AI Engineers, and Machine Learning Operations Engineers, as well as teams across Collibra.

This is a hybrid role based in our Raleigh office. Our hybrid model means you’ll work from the office at least two days each week. This setup helps us stay connected, work more closely together, and keep making progress as a team.

AI Engineers at Collibra are responsible for

• Monitoring of the larger AI/ML landscape, including emerging techniques and current state-of-the-art approaches 
• Transforming prototypes into pragmatic, production-ready solutions which solve impactful business problems
• Creating, operationalizing, and supporting AI/ML models and visualizations to power actionable value and insights
• Evaluating algorithmic results for quality, adaptability, and efficiency
• Contributing to evolving our platforms for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities in support of Collibra’s data products
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers on AI best practices

You have

• 5+ years of experience delivering production-grade AI/ML projects related to business functions, incorporating advanced techniques (e.g., LLM-based applications, RAG systems, NLP, neural networks, recommendation engines)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, query authoring as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases (e.g., time series, graph, vector)
• Built and deployed production code in Python with associated AI modules (LangChain, LangGraph, Pandas, Numpy, Tensorflow, etc.)
• Experience with model evaluation, testing frameworks, and validation methodologies
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required

You are

• Deeply technical, driven, and analytical about the insights data can deliver
• Able to cut through hype and noise to identify foundational problems and build maintainable, performant solution
• Passionate about the mathematical principles powering the Generative AI revolution and how to drive sustainable value from LLMs and other GenAI technologies
• Experienced supporting diverse stakeholders and working with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments
• A clear communicator who can explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Product-minded with empathy for end users—you consider how people will actually interact with AI features, not just technical sophistication
• Eager to both learn from others and share knowledge ; AI is evolving rapidly and no one has all the answers

Reporting to Collibra’s Senior Manager of AI Engineering, measures of success are

• Within your first month, you will familiarize yourself with the existing data platform and data products by diving into the architecture, existing products, and the Collibra platform ecosystem
• Within your third month, you will start to deliver new AI/ML features into our SaaS platform
• Within your sixth month, you will operationalize AI products into production environments and contribute to our AI roadmap

Compensation for this role

The standard base salary range for this position is 152,000 - 190,000 per year. This position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location.

In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive total rewards package, including bonus potential, equity for eligible roles, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more.

Who We Are:

At Bandwidth, your music matters when you are part of the BAND.  We celebrate differences and encourage BANDmates to be their authentic selves.  #jointheband

What We Are Looking For:

A Sr. Data Scientist serves as a technical authority and strategic leader within the Data Science team, driving the highest-impact data science initiatives across Bandwidth. They own and lead complex, ambiguous end-to-end data science projects, from opportunity identification and problem framing through model deployment and business adoption, ensuring measurable impact on revenue, efficiency, and competitive differentiation. They act as a force multiplier by setting technical standards, shaping data science strategy, and elevating the capabilities of the broader team through mentorship, code review, and thought leadership. They also partner with senior executives, product leadership, and cross-functional teams to embed data-driven decision-making into Bandwidth's core business processes and long-term strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Drive end-to-end ownership of high-complexity, high-visibility data science projects, independently navigating ambiguity from problem definition through production deployment and business impact measurement.
• Architect and implement advanced machine learning systems, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, ensemble methods, and large-scale optimization, applying rigorous evaluation to ensure production-grade reliability and performance.
• Define and champion best practices for model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring; establish technical standards that elevate quality and consistency across the team.
• Translate ambiguous, strategic business challenges into well-scoped data science problems; lead discovery processes with senior stakeholders to align on objectives, constraints, and success criteria.
• Deliver executive-level data-driven narratives that communicate the strategic value of data science, influencing senior leadership and cross-functional decision-makers to drive resource allocation and organizational alignment.
• Serve as a technical lead and primary mentor for intermediate and junior data scientists, conducting code reviews, establishing growth plans, and fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Proactively identify emerging opportunities to apply new techniques, including cutting-edge research, novel architectures, and industry-leading tools to advance Bandwidth's competitive position.
• Partner with data engineering, software development, and platform teams to design scalable data and AI infrastructure that enables reliable, high-throughput machine learning workflows at enterprise scale.
• Oversee model performance, data quality, and system health in production environments; lead root-cause analysis and implement robust solutions for drift detection, retraining, and performance degradation.
• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines for AI projects, enabling rapid iteration, reproducibility, and safe deployment practices.
• Represent the Data Science function in cross-departmental working groups, product planning sessions, and strategic initiatives requiring deep analytical expertise.

What You Need:

• Education:  
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred.
• Experience: 
  • 7+ years of directly related data science experience, with a demonstrated record of independently delivering impactful, production-grade ML/AI solutions; or a graduate degree plus 5+ years of equivalent experience.
  • Prior experience in a technical lead or informal management capacity is strongly preferred.
• Skills:
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, with deep knowledge of the data science and ML ecosystem including pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MLflow or equivalent MLOps tooling.
  • Advanced mastery of statistical inference, experimental design, and machine learning, including hypothesis testing, causal inference, regression, classification, clustering, deep learning architectures, and model evaluation at scale.
  • Expert knowledge of data structures, SQL, and distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, BigQuery, Snowflake); strong familiarity with REST APIs and cloud-based ML platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Demonstrated ability to independently define, scope, and deliver solutions to ambiguous, high-stakes business problems through data mining, analytics, statistical modeling, and predictive systems.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence; proven ability to convey complex technical concepts and strategic insights to product leadership and non-technical audiences in a compelling, business-focused manner.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with a track record of mentoring teams, driving cross-functional alignment, and managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to influence without formal authority, building consensus and driving adoption of ML/AI solutions across diverse stakeholders.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Kafka, Flink, Hadoop, Spark, or distributed computing frameworks for processing and analyzing large-scale datasets efficiently.
• Experience with MLOps tooling and production ML system design, including feature stores, model registries, and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience in telecommunications, SaaS, or communications technology industries.

The Whole Person Promise:

At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can have meaningful work AND a full life, and we provide a work environment geared toward enriching your body, mind, and spirit. How do we do that? Well…

• 100% company-paid Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage for you and your family with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket expenses.
• All new hires receive four weeks of PTO.
• PTO Embargo. When you take time off (of any kind!) you’re embargoed from working. Bandmates and managers are not allowed to interrupt your PTO – not even with email.
• Additional PTO can be earned throughout the year through volunteer hours and Bandwidth challenges.
• “Mahalo moments” program grants additional time off for life’s most important moments like graduations, buying a first home, getting married, wedding anniversaries (every five years), and the birth of a grandchild.
• 90-Minute Workout Lunches and unlimited meetings with our very own nutritionist.