Role Overview
MetLife is hiring a Senior Data Scientist I. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Telangana. Part of MetLife's Devops hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
General Information
Primary Location
Hyderabad, Telangana
Country
India
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
08-Apr-2026
Job ID
16817
Description and Requirements
GG11.1
Role Value Proposition
Data Scientist plays a critical role in data and analytics life cycle and significantly contributes to production grade data and analytics solutions. The role requires one to demonstrate analytical skills, machine learning. It is an individual contributor role. This role mentors data scientists . It is an individual contributor role, expected to solve wide ranging business problems
Experience
8-10+ years of relevant experience
Education
Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent educational qualification
Responsibilities
- Design, build, validate and deploy production grade rule-based & machine learning models using structured and unstructured data
- Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering
- Monitor, evalulate and improve model performance.
- Ensure model development follows quality, secutiry , compliance, explaiability and responsible use of AI guidelines,
- Collaborate with multiple partners from Business,Technology, Operations and D&A capabilities (Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data science, DevOps, BI & insights)
- Mentor Data Scientists
- Independently lead design, solutioning & estimations
Technical Skills
- Python
- Statistics, hypothesis testing, Feature engineering, Modeling
- Machine learning frameworks: SCikit-learn, Tensorflow, Pytorch,
- Natural language processing (NLP): spacy, Transformers, OCR
- Generative AI: Large language Models, prompt engineering
- Communication skills, analytical skills, structured problem-solving skills.,
- Mentorship experience
- Storytelling skills ,Partner & Stakeholder engagement experience
Good To have
- Azure ML or cloud AI/ML Services
- ML Ops
- Banking Financial Services and Insurance domain knowledge
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Data Scientist I position at MetLife?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to MetLife. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Senior Data Scientist I role at MetLife remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Telangana. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Senior Data Scientist I at MetLife earn?
MetLife has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Data Scientist I role at MetLife posted?
This role was posted on April 8, 2026 (61 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Data Scientist I role at MetLife require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. MetLife lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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