Principal Data Scientist - AI

Principal Data Scientist - AI Applications

About Anaplan:

Anaplan is a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through its leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform, enabling customers to outpace competition. Our customers, including Fortune 50 companies like Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer, rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture champions diversity of thought, leadership, ambitious goals, and celebrating wins. We operate with a strategy-led, values-based, and disciplined execution approach, fostering an environment where uniqueness is welcomed.

About the Role:

We are seeking a versatile Principal Data Scientist to work across the full stack of Anaplan AI applications. This role involves model integration, prompt engineering, and building intuitive user interfaces. You will architect and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that drive intelligent, automated, and forward-looking decision-making for our global customers, bridging the gap between traditional predictive algorithms and modern generative systems.

Your Impact:

• Advanced Modeling & Predictive Analytics: Lead research, design, and implementation of advanced Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Time Series Forecasting models for complex enterprise business and planning challenges.
• Generative AI Architecture: Architect GenAI solutions, focusing on fine-tuning proprietary and open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) via Transformer architectures for specialized enterprise data tasks.
• Next-Gen Interfaces: Design and integrate Conversational AI and autonomous Agentic AI workflows for intuitive experiences that can independently execute complex planning tasks.
• Production & Scale: Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to transition AI models from prototypes into robust, highly scalable production systems.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a core subject matter expert, mentoring cross-functional teams and driving a culture of technical excellence, rigorous testing, and continuous learning.

Your Qualifications:

• Extensive professional engineering experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related domains.
• Deep technical understanding of Transformer architectures, prompt engineering, and conversational AI patterns, with practical experience in autonomous agent frameworks.
• Experience fine-tuning LLMs (e.g., LoRA, QLoRA, RLHF) for domain-specific enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to take models from concept to production, utilizing strong MLOps and LLMOps practices for scalable, reliable, and monitorable deployments.
• High proficiency in Python and modern software development practices, including rigorous testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong hands-on experience in traditional Machine Learning and deep learning techniques, particularly Time Series Forecasting algorithms.

Desirable:

• Background in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience with scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and MLOps tools.
• Background in forecasting, planning, or analytics applications.
• Familiarity with Anaplan or similar enterprise planning platforms.
• Experience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks for AI features.
• Contributions to open-source ML projects or research publications.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB):

Anaplan believes in attracting and retaining the best talent by fostering an inclusive culture. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with partners and customers, and drives business success. We are committed to a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of identity or background. We hire you for who you are and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work.

We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Fraud Recruitment Disclaimer:

Anaplan does not extend offers without an extensive interview process. All offers are first extended verbally by our recruitment team, followed by written communication. All official emails from Anaplan come from an @anaplan.com address. Please send any doubts about authenticity to people@anaplan.com.