Senior Data Scientist

Overview Join Guidewire’s Product Strategy team, where we drive operational excellence and transformative innovation by embedding AI and GenAI across our product portfolio. Our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-centric solutions that set the standard for the insurance technology industry. We thrive in a collaborative, intellectually curious environment, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex business challenges and support Guidewire’s global growth. Senior Data Scientist – Job Description As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and deploying advanced data-driven solutions that power Guidewire’s next-generation products. We seek a thought partner who combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial drive, helping us accelerate AI adoption and deliver measurable value to our customers. This is an opportunity to own the end-to-end lifecycle of model development, influence strategic priorities, and make a tangible impact on the insurance industry’s digital transformation. Responsibilities Own the full R&D lifecycle: from data discovery and feature engineering to model selection, validation, and deployment in production environments. Collaborate deeply with stakeholders to define and solve high-impact business problems, acting as an intellectual partner rather than just an executor. Apply a rigorous scientific mindset to test hypotheses, validate model performance, and ensure robust, scalable solutions. Bridge research and production by deploying models that are integrated into Guidewire’s fintech/insurtech ecosystem. Contribute to the launch of new AI-powered product categories and support the expansion of Guidewire’s solutions into global markets. Help drive operational excellence by ensuring models meet security, reliability, and compliance standards. Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI and industry fluency across the organization. Foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes. Required Qualifications Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement. 7-8+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist in the private sector, with a proven track record of owning the full R&D stack. Expertise in Python/R, SQL, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, XGBoost, Scikit-learn). Experience with cloud deployment (AWS/GCP/Azure) and MLOps practices. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical partners. Accountability, resilience, and a growth mindset—comfortable iterating and pivoting when faced with challenges. Familiarity with the insurance or finance industry. Direct experience in Insurtech or Fintech is preferred. Geospatial or computer science background. Advanced degree in a quantitative field (degree preferred or equivalent experience). What’s in it for you / Benefits Flexible work environment Health and Wellness benefits Paid time off programs including volunteer time off Market-competitive pay and incentive programs Continual development and internal career growth opportunities All new hires participate in our in-person orientation process to ensure a strong start. At Guidewire, you’ll help transform the way the world’s P&C insurers do business, contributing to a culture of determination, collaboration, and continuous improvement. About Guidewire Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire. As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. For more information, please visit and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC. Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it\'s applicable to the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr