Principal Data Scientist **McGraw Hill** 1 Positions ID: 5916 Posted On 08/18/2025 **Job Overview** Overview **Build the Future** At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning experiences that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide every day. We design intuitive and effective tools that maximize teachers’ time and students’ learning. And we do all of this in a supportive and collaborative environment where we work alongside brilliant colleagues, touch lives around the world, see the difference our hard work makes, and continue on our own paths of lifelong learning. **How can you make an impact?** As a Principal Data Scientist on the Enterprise AI team, you will be a senior member of a team of data scientists, AI researchers, software developers, and psychometricians who provide technical and scientific leadership for some of our most important strategic efforts companywide. You will help this team deliver cutting-edge data science and/or Artificial Intelligence (DS/AI) solutions, and you will collaborate closely with colleagues across functions like Product, Engineering, Learning Design, and User Experience to help McGraw Hill create and deliver world-class educational experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of large language model (LLM) principles and hands-on experience with generative AI frameworks, such as Lang Chain and Llama Index. A passion for education and staying current on advancements in generative AI is essential. **This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.** **What You'll Do:** + Lead the design and implementation of technical solutions in alignment with organizational goals. + Define projects for the team, and maintain an overview of different projects and timelines. + Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify data science needs, define project requirements, and ensure data science and psychometric initiatives are aligned with business objectives. + Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders. + Apply DS/AI knowledge to independently define and resolve complex problems, including when there is limited information or precedent. + Develop scalable and efficient production-level code using tools such as Python. **What You Bring:** + Ph.D. or equivalent in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field + 2–5 years of experience as Principal Data Scientist or 6–10 years as Sr. Data Scientist + Recognized expertise in at least one area of DS/AI through academic and industry work + Demonstrated technical leadership, including the ability to independently define, lead, and successfully complete projects + Clear communication and effective collaboration that drives business results + Deep knowledge and practical experience with production-scale DS/AI systems + Recent focus on generative AI, including hands-on experience with applying LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex) + Understanding of complex GenAI architectures and experience with guarding, scaling, monitoring, and maintaining these systems + Experience supporting DS/AI systems across stages of the Machine Learning Operations/LLM Operations lifecycle at enterprise scale + Passion for technology and commitment to staying current on generative AI advancements + Affinity for education and delivering business value through AI solutions + Proficiency in Python (10+ years), with the ability to write scalable, production-level code **Preferred Experience & Skills:** + Experience with LangChain/Lang Smith + Affinity for education + Experience with educational data **Why work for us?** The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights. The pay range for this position is between $162,250 - $190,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings. McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email. 49550 Primary Contact 1702837431829 Jacqui Edwards , Phone Phone Phone Fax jacqui.edwards@mheducation.com Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Publishing/Printing Location Remote, Remote Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 695 Job REQ # 5916 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250818 End Date 20250923 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Master Data Management Governance Manager McGraw Hill Data Policy Enablement Manager McGraw Hill Data Scientist McGraw Hill Data Scientist McGraw Hill Senior Data Scientist McGraw Hill Principal Data Scientist McGraw Hill Data Architect McGraw Hill Sr Software Engineer, Data & Analytics McGraw Hill **Share this Job** McGraw Hill **About the Company** At McGraw Hill, we believe that our contribution to unlocking a brighter future lies within the application of our deep understanding of how learning happens and how the mind develops. It exists where the science of learning meets the art of teaching. Educators have been and always will be at the core of the learning experience. The solutions we develop help educators impart their knowledge to students more efficiently. We believe that harnessing technology can enhance learning inside and outside of the classroom and deepen the connections between students and teachers to empower greater success. By partnering with educators around the globe, our learning engineers, content developers and pedagogical experts are developing increasingly open learning ecosystems that are proven to improve pass rates, elevate grades and increase engagement for each individual learner while improving outcomes for all. Why? Because learning changes everything. http://www.mheducation.com/careers (https://careers.mheducation.com/)