Senior Data Engineer/Data Scientist

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job DescriptionA leading global economics and analytics consulting firm is hiring a full-time Senior Data Engineer (Applied AI/ML) for its Boston, MA office. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, applied machine learning, and analytical consulting, supporting high-impact client engagements involving complex structured and unstructured datasets. The environment combines advanced analytics, Python-based machine learning, generative AI workflows, and real-world business problem solving across industries where defensible, data-driven insights are critical.This is an opportunity to work on highly complex and ambiguous analytical challenges while helping shape the future of AI and analytics capabilities inside a globally recognized consulting organization. The team is looking for someone who can independently evaluate modeling approaches, lead technical workstreams, and help develop innovative analytical methods involving LLMs, vector-based search, and unstructured data analysis. If you enjoy solving difficult data problems, influencing technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and researching emerging AI technologies in a fast-paced consulting environment, this role offers strong ownership, visibility, and long-term career growth.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field4-7 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or related technical rolesStrong proficiency in Python for data processing, modeling, and automationApplied machine learning experience across classification, clustering, ranking, and generative AI workflowsExperience working with structured and unstructured datasetsStrong understanding of feature engineering, model evaluation, and analytical trade-offsStrong SQL and relational database knowledgeExperience with cloud platforms such as Azure or similar cloud environmentsExperience with Git and collaborative software development practicesStrong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing codeDesired Skills & ExperienceExperience with vector-based search or retrieval systemsExposure to LLM-enabled workflows and text analyticsExperience researching or prototyping emerging AI/ML technologiesConsulting or client-facing analytics experienceFamiliarity with heterogeneous and messy real-world datasetsExperience collaborating across IT, DevOps, and analytics teamsWhat You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown35% Applied Machine Learning & AI Workflows30% Data Engineering & Analytical Development20% Research, Prototyping & Model Evaluation15% Technical Leadership & MentorshipDaily Responsibilities60% Hands On Technical Work25% Cross-Functional Collaboration15% Mentorship & Technical GuidanceThe OfferCompetitive compensation package + performance-based incentivesYou will receive the following benefits:Medical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k)Hybrid work flexibilityOpportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and analytics initiativesApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.