Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$105k–$155k/yr
About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist who is a builder, not just a maintainer. This is a high-ownership opportunity for an AI/ML engineer who wants to design and ship the models that power our loyalt…
Skills: Python, SQL, AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, MLOps
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Design, build, and own production-ready AI/ML models and inference APIs integrated into a SaaS loyalty platform. Manage the full model lifecycle from problem framing and data design to deployment and monitoring using AWS services.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years of experience shipping ML models into production systems. Must be proficient in Python, SQL, and AWS AI services with a strong background in Infrastructure-as-Code.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist who is a builder, not just a maintainer. This is a high-ownership opportunity for an AI/ML engineer who wants to design and ship the models that power our loyalty platform in production, not just prototype them. You'll build AI/ML capabilities that our SaaS product calls at runtime: fraud detection, personalization, recommendation, and forecasting models served through APIs, not one-off notebooks handed to someone else to productionize.
We're looking for a self-starter who identifies opportunities to apply AI/ML to the product roadmap, proposes the approach, builds it, ships it, and owns it in production. The primary focus of this role is product-embedded model development. There will be some client-facing work; however, it is anticipated to be a small portion of the role.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Product-Embedded Model Development (primary focus):
Cloud Infrastructure & MLOps:
Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Location:
This role is based out of our office in the Designer’s Guild building in the heart of Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood. We embrace a hybrid model with three in-office days per week to ensure a mix of collaboration and flexibility to support our employees' success.
Basic Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Preferred Skills:
What we Offer:
We value our employees and demonstrate this through our comprehensive benefits offering including medical/dental/vision coverage, comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, retirement savings plans, and more.
Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship of employment visas for this role (e.g., H1B, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent, unrestricted basis.
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is estimated to be: $105,000-155,000 per year.
There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
Phaedon is an equal opportunity employer, and all employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance organizational workload.
Phaedon is a loyalty partner to brands across travel, hospitality, and retail, helping organizations humanize loyalty by transforming customer interactions into meaningful, lasting relationships. Combining innovative tech, strategic expertise, and advanced analytics, Phaedon delivers loyalty solutions that drive measurable business outcomes — from stronger engagement and increased lifetime value to sustained customer advocacy. Its award-winning Tally™ platform enables organizations to scale loyalty with precision, embed emotional drivers into the customer experience, and move beyond transactional programs toward deeper connection. Trusted by both leading and growth-focused brands, Phaedon helps organizations turn loyalty into a durable source of competitive advantage and long-term growth. Learn more at wearephaedon.com.
Offices: 305 N 5th Ave, Suite #200, Minneapolis, MN 55401, US
Phaedon is a loyalty partner to brands across travel, hospitality, and retail, helping organizations humanize loyalty by transforming customer interactions into meaningful, lasting relationships. Combining innovative tech, strategic expertise, and advanced analytics, Phaedon delivers loyalty solutions that drive measurable business outcomes — from stronger engagement and increased lifetime value to sustained customer advocacy. Its award-winning Tally™ platform enables organizations to scale loyalty with precision, embed emotional drivers into the customer experience, and move beyond transactional programs toward deeper connection. Trusted by both leading and growth-focused brands, Phaedon helps organizations turn loyalty into a durable source of competitive advantage and long-term growth. Learn more at wearephaedon.com.
Offices: 305 N 5th Ave, Suite #200, Minneapolis, MN 55401, US
