Principal Data Scientist

Experian is looking for an experienced Principal Data Scientist to join our Analytics Innovation group. This individual contributor role will focus on developing agentic AI solutions and advanced marketing analytics models that drive strategic decision-making across the consumer credit lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in coding intelligent agents, strong analytical acumen and a passion for applying AI to real-world marketing challenges in financial services. This is a fully remote position. You will report to the VP of Analytics Consulting.You'll have opportunity to:Design, code, and test AI agents that support autonomous decision-making in marketing campaigns, customer acquisition, and portfolio optimization.Apply hands-on coding knowledge to create agentic AI techniques to solve complex business problems in consumer lending.Conduct exploratory data analysis and develop predictive models using credit bureau data and other consumer datasets.Prototype and iterate on intelligent agent behaviors using Python, Spark and modern agentic frameworks.Support the deployment and monitoring of AI models in production environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.Contribute to the development of new analytical products and services that enhance marketing effectiveness and customer engagement.