[Remote] Principal Data Scientist | Taskworks

Remote Principal Data Scientist | Taskworks Remote Principal Data Scientist Posted Aug 18, 2026 Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mutual of Omaha is seeking a Principal Data Scientist specializing in Generative AI to lead the design, development, and deployment of production AI applications. This role involves architecting AI systems that enhance operational workflows and requires strong full-stack engineering and MLOps skills. Responsibilities - Lead the design, development, and deployment of Generative AI applications by immersing yourself in the needs of operational areas. Build empathy for business challenges and apply engineering best practices to deliver innovative, robust, and reliable AI solutions - Lead the design, development, and deployment of agentic Generative AI applications by immersing yourself in the needs of operational areas. Build empathy for business challenges and apply engineering best practices to deliver innovative, robust, and reliable AI solutions - Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML projects, from ideation and experimentation through production deployment. Use prompt engineering, data versioning, systematic experimentation, and A/B testing to optimize performance - Develop and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure on AWS, with a focus on cloud resource management, cost optimization, and compliance. Prioritize security and fairness throughout the development and deployment process to protect our customers and uphold ethical standards - Collaborate on systems design and integration, ensuring seamless interoperability between AI systems and both modern and legacy front-end/back-end platforms. Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to support continuous delivery and operational reliability - Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases for generative AI in underwriting, customer service, claims, and risk modeling, ensuring alignment