Data Scientist

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We are actively seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Data Scientist to join our team in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided.

As a Data Scientist, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s transformation journey as we use machine learning and AI to modernize our business process workflows. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable machine learning solutions that drive business impact. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of model development—from ideation and experimentation to deployment and performance monitoring.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Design, develop, validate, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models using statistical and machine learning techniques to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including other data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into data science solutions.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to extract actionable insights and support decision-making.
• Use AI to enhance and/or augment datasets for modeling.
• Automate processes using LLMs and agentic frameworks.
• Deploy models into production environments using cloud-based platforms and monitor their performance over time.
• Implement robust measurement frameworks to evaluate model performance and business impact.
• Maintain and improve existing models and pipelines to ensure scalability, reliability, and accuracy
• Document methodologies, experiments, and results to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in data science and machine learning and make informed recommendations to internal team.

The experience you bring:

• Bachelor's, Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years experience working in data science or machine learning roles.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost).
• Hands-on experience with model deployment platforms such as AWS (Sagemaker, Lambda), Azure (ML Studio), GCP (Vertex AI), or Snowflake ML
• Experience using LLMs to build agentic workflows
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience as a Data Scientist in the financial services industry, particularly in sales, marketing, finance, and actuarial functional domains.
• Knowledge of data engineering practices and tools (e.g., dbt) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience working with Large Language Models and developing agentic workflows for intelligent automation and decision-making.

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$110,700.00 - $135,300.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.