Actuarial Data Scientist

Job Description

Actuarial Data Scientist San Jose, CA, Irvine, CA The Rivian Insurance team is revolutionizing insurance by transforming consumer experiences using our deep expertise in CASE (connected, autonomous, shared, electric) vehicles and integrating with the Rivian business system. We are seeking a passionate Actuarial Data Scientist who will help design and build industry leading predictive insurance models based on a large vehicle data sets that include lidar, radar, ultrasonic sensors, high accuracy GPS and cameras. This is what you’ll do: · Champion both data science and actuarial breakthrough ideas while solving challenging real-world problems in a collaborative environment. · Use knowledge of signal processing, sensor physics, data cleansing and contextual data to retrieve relevant information for business insight analysis and modeling. · Use machine learning algorithms / deep learning / AI techniques to model driving behaviors and vehicle kinematics to solve business problems and deliver scalable pricing and claims solutions. · Provide actuarial support and justification for state automotive insurance rate filings and other auto insurance applications. · Keep abreast of recent and upcoming research (white papers, conferences/ webinars), leveraging best practices and new ideas, and testing possibilities within existing products. This is what you’ll need: · Masters or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Physics or equivalent experience · 3+ years of property and casualty insurance experience preferably in product management, underwriting or actuarial roles · Breadth and depth in machine learning algorithms/AI and best practices. This role includes both heavy thought leadership and hands on delivery. · Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in building Machine Learning solutions to solve real-world problems with scalability. We specialize in time series data modeling - so experience in this area is preferred · Knowledge of software development process, and ability to code in scripting languages for data manipulation, e.g., Python, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn and SQL · Knowledge of Big Data infrastructure, e.g. Hadoop, Spark, and deep learning frameworks required e.g. TensorFlow, Keras, Torch, or Caffe · Ability to work in a startup environment with the initiative to identify opportunities beyond those directly assigned and the project management skills to execute those opportunities from concept to deployment. This is where you’ll work: Department: Consumer Insurance Team Location: San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA Rivian description: Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We re-frame old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. We operate development centers in Plymouth, MI, Irvine CA and San Jose, CA, and Surrey, England, as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages. Apply for this job