Senior Data Scientist – NLP / Applied AI

Job description:

Senior Data Scientist – NLP / Applied AI

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist with strong expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join a technology-driven AI role within a leading defense organization in Central Israel.

This is a highly hands-on position focused on developing and implementing advanced AI solutions and taking them from research and experimentation through to practical, production-oriented capabilities.

The position is fully on-site, with no hybrid work option, and requires candidates to successfully complete a security clearance process.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement AI and Machine Learning solutions, with a strong focus on Natural Language Processing.
• Take hands-on ownership across the full solution lifecycle — from understanding the challenge and data, through research, experimentation, model development and implementation
• Develop and improve models and algorithms for text processing, analysis and understanding
• Work with advanced NLP technologies, including Transformer-based models and LLMs Perform model evaluation, define relevant metrics, analyze performance and continuously improve model quality
• Collaborate with software, product and technology teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing and new systems
• Explore emerging AI technologies, methodologies and tools and assess their applicability to real-world challenges

Additional Information:

Employment within a defense organization

Location: Central Israel On-site position only – no hybrid work

Employment is subject to successful completion of the required security clearance

The role is ideal for a Data Scientist who combines deep NLP expertise, strong research capabilities and a practical hands-on approach, with the ability to turn advanced AI concepts into working technological solutions.

Job requirements:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist, with significant expertise in NLP Proven hands-on experience developing Machine Learning / Deep Learning solutions
• Strong practical experience with text processing, NLP and NLU Strong Python skills and experience with common Data Science and Machine Learning frameworks and libraries Solid understanding of model training, evaluation, validation and optimization
• Ability to translate complex operational or technological challenges into practical AI solutions Ability to work independently in a complex technological environment

Advantages:

• 5+ years of Data Science experience
• Experience with LLMs, Generative AI, RAG and/or AI Agents
• Experience with Hugging Face, PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
• Experience taking AI/ML models from research and experimentation into Production Experience working with unstructured data and complex NLP systems