senior machine learning AI Research Scientist ic · Posted May 18, 2026
$141,000 – $226,000
USD per year

About this role

Workiva is hiring a senior-level AI Research Scientist in the machine learning function as a remote position. The posting calls out experience with Python, R, AWS, GCP. Compensation is listed at $141,000–$226,000 per year.

Role
AI Research Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Remote (United States)
Work mode
Remote
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Workiva careers

Workiva is seeking a Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist to join our innovative team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality technology solutions, guide teams through complex challenges, and play a pivotal role in defining the medium-to-long-term technical strategy for impactful ML initiatives. If you excel in solving ambiguous problems, thrive in collaborative environments, and are passionate about applying machine learning to deliver business value, this opportunity is for you.

Join us to tackle cutting-edge challenges and make an impact through innovative machine learning and AI applications.

What You’ll Do

  • Own and deliver high-quality AI & ML solutions that drive business impact and align with team objectives

  • Develop and maintain scalable infrastructure and libraries specific to Workiva science

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and solve ambiguous, open-ended problems

  • Lead technical initiatives, defining blueprints for complex projects involving cross-functional teams

  • Provide guidance on tradeoffs between thorough technical solutions and applied business value, reducing the time between POC and ROI

  • Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

  • Establish and promote best practices in MLOps, cloud infrastructure, and operational processes as it relates to the model development lifecycle

  • Write, review, and maintain efficient, testable, and adaptable code

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