About the role:

Join our fast-growing Global Product Management Data Science team and help transform Gartner’s Client Experience Digital Platform—the essential destination for IT and business leaders worldwide. As a data scientist, you’ll leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to create intelligent, scalable solutions that deliver real value and enhance every step of our clients’ journey.

In this role, you will lead complex data science projects in partnership with cross-functional teams, driving the development of advanced AI-powered chatbot systems that deliver intelligent, personalized experiences at scale. You’ll architect and implement cutting-edge conversational AI tools—including intelligent search, recommendation engines, and context-aware content systems—while ensuring seamless integration with enterprise platforms.

What you will doLead data science projects in close collaboration with Data Engineering, Application development, Product owners and business leaders to deliver high-value business capabilitiesArchitect and build sophisticated AI-powered chatbot systems that provide intelligent, personalized client experiences at scaleDesign and implement advanced tools that power conversational AI capabilities, including intelligent search, recommendation engines, and context-aware content retrieval systemsDesign and implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to enable seamless integration between AI agents, enterprise systems, and external toolsBuild user profiling and personalization models to deliver tailored chatbot experiencesBe accountable for high-quality data science solutions with respect to accuracy, coverage, scalability, stability, and business adoptionTake ownership of algorithms and drive enhancements/optimizations based on business requirements with proper documentation and code-reusabilityLeverage internal and external data to understand client's company-level priorities and deliver targeted supportCollaborate with senior leadership on long-term vision, strategy, and solution roadmaps aligned with business objectivesPitch ideas, present solutions, and influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders with strong business value propositionsStay on top of fast-moving AI/ML models and technologies, particularly in LLMs, conversational AI, and agentic systemsCollaborate with engineering and product teams to launch MVPs and iterate quicklyIndependently plan and drive complex data science projects that deliver measurable business valueMentor junior data scientists on chatbot development, LLM applications, and best practicesWhat you will need6-8 years hands-on experience building conversational AI systems, chatbots, LLM applications, or other advanced machine learning/artificial intelligence solutions to drive business impactMaster's Degree or PhD in a quantitative field (math, computer science, engineering, etc.) requiredStrong communication skills in technical and business domains with demonstrated ability to translate quantitative analysis into actionable business strategies and influence executive leadershipWorking experience in some of the following data science areas:Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AIConversational AI, chatbot development, and dialogue systemsNatural Language Processing and text miningSearch and Recommendation systemsPrompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, and model optimizationAI agent architectures and orchestrationStrong familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and building tools for AI agentsDeep understanding of Lean product principles, software development lifecycle, and machine learning life cyclePractical, intuitive problem solver with proven ability to translate business objectives into actionable data science tasks and implement state-of-the-art ML research into production systemsExperience and proficiency with Python, machine learning tools (e.g., scikit-learn, spacy, nltk), deep learning frameworks (e.g., pytorch, tensorflow, huggingface), LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), SQL/relational databases (e.g., Oracle), NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, graph database), vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate), distributed machine learning (spark), Linux and shell scriptingExperience with cloud computing services such as AWS or Azure MLStrong ability to work collaboratively across product, data science and technical stakeholders with experience mentoring data scientistsAbility to work in a culture that thrives on feedback and seeks opportunities to stretch outside comfort zoneBias for action and client outcome orientedWhat you will getCompetitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Group Medical Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversityProfessional development and unlimited growth opportunities

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 113,000 USD - 147,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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