Senior Data Scientist - Advanced Analytics Team (Boston or Webster, MA)

***This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.***

MAPFRE is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Advanced Analytics Team, driving enterprise-wide AI strategy and execution. This is a high-impact role that combines technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership to deliver transformative, data-driven solutions across product development, market pricing, actuarial, operations, claims, and more.

As a senior member of a high-performing team, you will:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration and champion a culture of innovation, responsible AI, and continuous learning.
• Act as an individual contributor with ownership of end-to-end ML solution design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Mentor team members and advocate for MLOps and responsible AI best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deliver advanced analytics and ML solutions aligned with business KPIs.
• Translate complex business challenges into scalable AI solutions in partnership with stakeholders.
• Own the full lifecycle of analytics initiatives—from concept to production.
• Apply and promote MLOps, coding standards, and responsible AI principles.
• Mentor junior and mid-level data scientists to elevate team capability.
• Communicate insights effectively to both technical and business audiences.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI and analytics trends, driving innovation.
• Support experimentation and proof-of-concept development for cutting-edge solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Experience:  

• • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in financial services or insurance.   

• Technical Expertise:  

• • Advanced Python and SQL skills.
  • Strong foundation in ML, statistics, and MLOps.
  • Proven experience deploying and maintaining models at scale.
  • Familiarity with scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, SageMaker, Airflow, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub.    

• Preferred Background: 

• • Industry experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments.
  • Exposure to cloud-native architectures and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.   

• Additional Skills:  

• • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities.
  • Experience supporting GenAI or NLP solutions in enterprise settings.

Why Join MAPFRE?

• Be part of a strategic AI initiative shaping the future of insurance.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth and leadership.
• Drive real-world impact through advanced analytics and AI solutions.

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by several factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Some roles at MAPFRE are eligible for commission and/or bonus earnings, in addition to salary, calculated based upon factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Salary Range $130,000 - $180,000

Thank you for considering MAPFRE Insurance as part of your career journey. 

We're proud to be rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. We offer property and casualty insurance, working with over 3,000 independent agents and brokers in 11 states. 

If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@mapfreusa.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.