Data Scientist, Agentic AI

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. This role presents a distinctive opportunity to drive real-world impact by applying cutting-edge AI to transform how Guardian does business.

GuardiansData & AI teamspearheads a culture of intelligence and automation across the enterprise creating business value from advanced data and AI solutions. Our team includes data scientists engineers analysts and product leaders working together to deliver AI-driven products that power growth improve risk management and elevate customer experience.

Guardian created theData Science Lab (DSL)to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology evolving consumer needs and rapid advances in AI. The DSL expedites Guardians transition to data-driven decision making and fosters innovation by rapidly testing scaling and operationalizing state-of-the-art AI.

We are seeking aSenior Data Scientist Agentic AIan experienced individual contributor with deep expertise in AI/ML and a track record of turning advanced research into practical impactful enterprise solutions. This role focuses on building deploying and scalingagentic AI systems large language models and intelligent automation solutionsthat reshape how Guardian operates serves customers and drives growth. Youll collaborate directly with senior executives on high-visibility projects to bring next-generation AI to life across Guardians products and services.

You Will:

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Agentic AI solutions that automate business workflows improve decision-making and enhance customer and employee experiences.
• Apply LLMs and generative AI to process and interpret unstructured data such as contracts claims medical records and customer interactions.
• Develop autonomous agents and reasoning systems that integrate with Guardians platforms to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with data engineers and AIOps teams to ensure models are scalable robust and production-ready.
• Translate research in agentic AI and reinforcement learning into practical applications for underwriting claims automation customer servicing and risk assessment.
• Work closely with product owners engineers and business stakeholders to define use cases design solutions and measure impact.
• Contribute to the Data Science Lab by building reusable components and frameworks for developing and deploying agentic AI solutions.

You are:

• Passionate about applying advanced AI techniques to solve real-world business challenges.
• Curious about agentic AI autonomous systems and LLM-based solutions that transform industries.
• A hands-on builder who enjoys moving solutions from prototype to deployment.
• Comfortable collaborating in cross-functional teams and aligning technical solutions with business goals.

You have:

• PhD with 01 years of experience Masters degree with 2 years or Bachelors degree with 4 years in Statistics Computer Science Engineering Applied Mathematics or related field.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML modeling and development.
• Solid understanding of probability statistics and machine learning fundamentals.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch TensorFlow and LangGraph.
• Experience with LLMs generative AI and multi-step reasoning systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with product and engineering teams.

Location:

• Three days a week at Guardian office in New York NY Bethlehem PA Holmdel NJ Stamford CT or Boston MA

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education experience knowledge and abilities of the successful addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building leadership development and philanthropic opportunities we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color creed religion sex affectional or sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status disability military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

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