# Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI
**Company:** [Luminate](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/luminate)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Salary:** $225K-$240K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, PyTorch, LangChain, AWS, Snowflake, LLMs, RAG, Fine-Tuning, Prompt Engineering, MLOps, Transformers, Attention Mechanisms, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering
**Posted:** 2026-03-06
> Develops and deploys scalable generative AI/ML models for entertainment data products, owning end-to-end lifecycle from data sourcing to production monitoring. Requires 5+ years experience, MS/PhD, deep LLM expertise, Python/PyTorch proficiency, and AWS deployment skills.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities

- Design, build, and deploy robust, scalable machine learning models that power core product features. Write production-quality code and be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of AI/ML systems.
- Take full ownership of the model development process, including data sourcing and feature engineering, model training and validation, testing, and deployment.
- Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure model performance, reliability, and health in a live environment.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Design teams to define the art of the possible. Stay on the bleeding edge of AI, evaluating new tools, papers, and techniques.
- Champion and implement best practices for AI/MLOps, including model versioning, automated training pipelines, and CI/CD for machine learning.

## Qualifications

- An advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience focused on building and shipping production-level AI/ML systems.
- Deep, foundational knowledge of how LLMs work, including transformer architecture, attention mechanisms, principles behind RAG, fine-tuning, and advanced prompt engineering.
- Expert-level proficiency in **Python** and its ecosystem and deep experience with AI/ML frameworks (such as **LangChain**, **ai**, and **PyTorch**).
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing models in a major cloud environment (**AWS** preferred), coupled with deep familiarity with modern data platforms like **Snowflake**.
- Possess an intuitive feel for writing elegant, efficient, and effective code. Thrive in a fast-paced, experimental environment.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience building autonomous AI agents or multi-agent systems.
- Contributions to major open-source AI projects.
- Knowledge of model optimization techniques like quantization or distillation.
- Experience with multi-modal models (text, image, audio).

## Compensation

- Salary range: $225k - $240k + bonus
- 100% paid Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance, 401K with matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Family Planning Assistance, Parental leave, LGBTQ+ medical benefits.
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