Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey-before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

SFL Scientific is a Deloitte Business that is part of our Strategy Offering, within our broader Strategy & Transactions practice mentioned above. This specialized team brings together several key capabilities to architect integrated programs that transform our clients' businesses. We are hiring a Data Science Consultant to support the technical design, development, and deployment of novel AI solutions across healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, consumer, energy, and other industries. Join us at SFL Scientific to expand your technical acumen through the lens of professional services and consulting and help create novel solutions to advance your data science & AI career.

Work You'll Do

As a Data Scientist, you will define data strategy, drive technical development, and help us create the next generation of tools, products, and AI services. You will work closely with clients to understand their data sets, strategy, and operational requirements, to drive exploratory data and use case analysis and design long-term solutions.

Working with a team of interdisciplinary data scientists, engineers, architects, and consultants, our work includes novel areas such as cancer detection, drug discovery, optimizing population health and clinical trials, autonomous systems and edge AI, agentic solutions and framework design, and consumer product innovation. Key responsibilities include:

• Guide clients with high autonomy in AI strategy and development, including understanding organizational needs, performing exploratory data analysis, building and validating models, and deploying models into production
• Participate in client initiatives to deliver AI/ML solutions, including providing thought leadership, long-term maintenance, and AI strategy objectives
• Research and implement novel machine learning approaches, including advancing state of the art training, solution design, network design, and hardware optimization
• Validate AI models and algorithm via code reviews, unit, and integration tests
• Support prioritization of project performance and model development and ensure AI solutions are delivered to maximize business impact and new initiatives
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, project managers, and business teams to make sure delivery and presentations align with business objectives

The Team

Our Strategy offering architects bold strategies to achieve business and mission goals, enabling growth, competitive advantage, technology modernization, and continuous digital and AI transformation.

Specifically, SFL Scientific, a Deloitte Business, is a data science professional services practice focused on strategy, technology, and solving business challenges with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The team has a proven track record serving large, market-leading organizations in the private and public sectors, successfully delivering high-quality, novel and complex projects, and offering deep domain and scientific capabilities. Made up of experienced AI strategists, data scientists, and AI engineers, they serve as trusted advisors to executives, helping them understand and evaluate new and essential areas for AI investment and identify unique opportunities to transform their businesses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML algorithm development using core data science languages and frameworks (Python, PyTorch, etc.) and data analysis (NLP, time-series analysis, computer vision)
• 2+ years of experience and a proven track record applying traditional ML and deep learning techniques (CNNs, RNNs, GANs) across real-world projects, including model tuning and performance validation in production environments
• 2+ years of experience deploying and optimizing ML models using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, TensorRT/Trion, RAPIDs, Kubeflow, and MLflow
• 2+ years of experience in leveraging cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy AI/ML workloads
• Live within commuting distance to one of Deloitte's consulting offices
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM field (Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience working in a client-facing, consulting environment
• 2+ years of experience leading project/client engagement teams in the execution of complex AI data science solutions
• 1+ year of experience with LLM/GenAI use cases and developing RAG solutions, agent-based tools and services, and GenAI frameworks (i.e., LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, etc.)

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,225 to $155,375.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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