Lead data scientist

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.

As a Lead Data Scientist in the Customer Value Advisory organization, you'll be the primary driver of our data initiatives, ensuring that UKG remains at the forefront of analytics innovation in WFM and HCM. In this role, you will:

• Design and build data pipelines and predictive models using Python, SQL (BigQuery), and the latest AI models with Google Cloud Platform.

• Engineer new data sources by collaborating cross-functionally to identify, ingest, and unify multiple datasets, unlocking advanced analytics and deep customer insights.

• Create and refine machine learning and AI models that power real-world applications such as customer churn prediction, ROI modeling, and market benchmarking.

• Lead projects end-to-end by defining objectives, managing timelines, and delivering robust solutions that demonstrate tangible value for our customers and internal stakeholders.

• Mentor and guide other data scientists, sharing best practices in coding, model development, and stakeholder engagement.

• Collaborate and consult with Value Consultants, Sales Engineers, and other Go-to-Market teams to ensure our data products accurately showcase the business value of UKG's offerings.

• Provide expert support for strategic and ad hoc deal requests, including high-visibility presentations and direct or indirect customer-facing engagements.

Technical & Business Balance: Comfortable building technical solutions (writing code, querying databases) and interpreting the results for a business audience. You can think through the technical details while keeping in mind the bigger picture and business value.

*This is a remote position however, the candidate must live within 75 miles of our Lowell, MA, headquarters

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years proven experience in data engineering, data science, or a related discipline, with a track record of building, deploying, and maintaining analytical pipelines and predictive models.

• 3+ years proven Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation, transformation, modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (or AWS, Azure, etc.) for data warehousing, model deployment, or analytics at scale.

• Familiarity with advanced AI/ML concepts, including NLP or generative AI.

• Exposure to real-world data projects (SaaS, HR, or workforce management environments is a plus).

• Leadership or mentorship background, guiding junior data scientists on project deliverables and professional development.

• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts and analytical insights to both business and technical stakeholders.

• Passion for WFM/HCM and a desire to leverage data science to drive measurable business outcomes.

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

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The pay range for this position is $126,300 to $181,550, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at

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