Senior Machine Learning Scientist

Dallas, TX · Oxford, MS · Irvine, CA · San Diego, CA · Austin, TXFull-timePosted Aug 4, 2026

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description:

The Senior Machine Learning Scientist develops advanced algorithms and models to extract valuable insights from complex data sets. This role combines deep technical expertise in machine learning with strategic thinking to drive innovation and solve challenging business problems through data-driven approaches.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Model Development: Design, develop, and implement sophisticated machine learning models and algorithms to address complex business challenges.

  • Research Leadership: Lead research initiatives to explore cutting-edge machine learning techniques and methodologies.

  • Data Analysis: Analyze large, diverse data sets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that drive business value.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions.

  • Pipeline Engineering: Develop and optimize data processing pipelines for data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, and evaluation.

  • Data Integration: Evaluate and integrate new data sources to continuously enhance model performance and business insights.

  • Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor production model performance and implement technical improvements as needed.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Present complex findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Mentorship: Mentor junior data scientists and machine learning engineers, providing technical guidance and driving knowledge sharing across the team.

  • Documentation: Create and maintain rigorous documentation for models, methodologies, and technical processes.

Job Qualifications:

  • Education: Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, a related quantitative field or equivalent work experience.

  • Experience: 3+ years of relevant industry work experience.

  • Programming & Frameworks: Strong programming skills in Python and extensive experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn).

  • Production ML: Demonstrated expertise in developing, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models in production environments.

  • Cloud & Big Data: Proven experience working with big data technologies and major cloud computing platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).

  • Statistical Proficiency: Strong foundational understanding of statistical analysis, experimental design, and hypothesis testing.

  • Data Storytelling: Exceptional verbal, written, and listening skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to diverse audiences.

  • Navigating Ambiguity: Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven track record of delivering results while working with ambiguous business requirements.

  • Distributed Computing: Hands-on experience with distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Ray, Dask, or Hadoop) to scale machine learning workloads and process massive datasets.

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Annual Pay Range:

111,900 - 130,000 USD

Application Window:

This opportunity is expected to remain posted through the date identified below, subject to business needs.

Thrive with Cotality

At Cotality, we offer more than just a job, we provide a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. From a flexible working model to competitive time off and standout health coverage with meaningful perks and growth opportunities, our package is built to help you thrive at work and in life.

Highlights, depending on role classification, include:

  • Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.

  • Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.

  • Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.

  • Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.

  • Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.

  • Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Cotality maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. 

Cotality is fully committed to a work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package.  We are better together when we support and recognize our differences. 

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