Senior Data Scientist, Emerging Technology and Innovation

The Hartford

Senior Data Scientist developing machine learning models with a focus on insurance. Collaborating across teams to innovate and drive business impact using AI technology.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeChicago • Connecticut, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,720 - $166,080 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and prototype machine learning models for image and video data, with a focus on insurance-relevant use cases.
Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors, providing technical assessments and recommendations.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities for AI innovation.
Translate ambiguous problems into structured experiments and communicate findings clearly.
Partner with engineering and data science teams to transition successful prototypes into production-ready solutions.
Stay current on the latest research and trends in AI, computer vision, and generative models.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of curiosity and continuous learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering.
A Bachelor’s with additional years of relevant experience can substitute for an advanced degree.
5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field.
Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Self-motivated, strong sense of ownership/accountability, and results oriented with the ability to manage time and schedules effectively.
Natural curiosity with a strong desire to learn, maintain, and apply knowledge of emerging data technologies.
Experience with Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN), Multimodal GEN AI a plus.
Familiarity with Agile and CI/CD practices.
Experience in innovation and rapid prototyping with a “fail-fast” mindset.
Knowledge of Property & Casualty Insurance business is a plus.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on cutting-edge AI problems in a highly exploratory environment.
Collaborate with a high-performing, forward-focused team and engage with product owners and business stakeholders.
Expand your technical and strategic skills in a role that blends research, experimentation, and business impact.
Influence the future of AI at The Hartford by shaping how new technologies are evaluated and adopted.
Thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, agility, and growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningdata sciencestatistical modelingdata visualizationPythonSQLComputer VisionConvolutional Neural Networksmultimodal generative AIAgile

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationself-motivatedownershipresults orientedtime managementcollaborationcuriositymentoringinnovation