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Sr. Data Scientist

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace:  Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced data modeling initiatives that support automation and drive digital transformation across the business. In this important individual contributor role, you will provide exploratory and predictive modeling services for various lines of business and shared functions, working independently and as part of a team. You’ll collaborate closely with business leaders to identify opportunities, clarify requirements, and deliver end-to-end AI/ML solutions that streamline workflows, accelerate decision-making, and improve risk quality. You will extract and clean complex datasets, build and rigorously test models, and present results clearly to demonstrate business value. Through your work, you will help automate our quoting process, enhance customer experience, and increase efficiency throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, build, and validation of quantitative models (descriptive, predictive, optimization/simulation) for underwriting automation and other business functions.
  • Develop and deploy ML solutions that accelerate quote-to-bind processes, automate risk assessment, and enable straight-through processing for standard risks.
  • Create sophisticated risk and customer segmentation strategies; build real-time scoring engines to support instant decisioning.
  • Pull, clean, and manage datasets; design models using advanced statistical and machine learning concepts (e.g., regression, GLMs, decision trees, ensemble modeling etc.,).
  • Own business outcomes (OKRs and KPIs) and communicate results and insights to business leaders and stakeholders.
  • Perform research and development on new algorithms, modeling concepts, and technical tools; recommend adoption of new approaches into our analytics toolkit.

What You'll Bring

  • 5-7 years as Data Scientist or related technical role in a delivery oriented environment required.
  • Experience within the insurance industry and insurance data preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience building and deploying machine learning models in production environments with proven track record of building models that impact business KPIs
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Expert proficiency in data management programming (SQL) and real-time data processing pipelines.
  • Experience integrating and working with third-party data APIs and ETL pipelines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present to senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Well-organized and able to lead projects from a technical standpoint.

Additional Qualifications

  • Experience leading projects using CRISP-DM or similar frameworks.
  • Experience with insurance data and industry-specific modeling.
  • Knowledge of AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for accelerated model development.
  • Proven expertise in processing automation and workflow optimization using ML/AI.
  • Mastery of advanced statistical and machine learning concepts, including regression, GLMs, decision trees, ensemble modeling, clustering, and SVM.

Technical Stack & Tools

  • Languages: Python, SQL.
  • ML Frameworks: scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
  • AI Development Tools: GitHub Copilot.
  • Cloud/MLOps: AWS SageMaker, Databricks, MLflow.
  • Data Platforms: Snowflake or similar.
  • Third-Party Data Integration: Experience with commercial data APIs and ETL pipelines.
  • Visualization/Monitoring: Power BI, custom dashboards for model performance.

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Masters degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research or related quantitative field.

Physical Actions

Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Physical Environment

This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $119,920 - $191,290
    o CO Only: $112,720 - $164,890 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $112,720 - $176,550
    o MA Only: $112,720 - $176,550 
  • o MD Only: $112,720 - $176,550
    o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $112,720 - $191,290 
             o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $119,920 - $164,890 
    o WA Only:  $112,720 - $200,625 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com

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