Data Scientist

Our Company

We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

What you'll do...

The Data Scientist is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models to solve real-world business challenges. This role focuses on hands-on model development, data preparation, and integration of ML solutions into production systems. The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator who works closely with fellow Data Scientists, MLOps Engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and impactful AI solutions, including generative AI models.

Day to day, you'll...

• Model Development: Design, build, and deploy machine learning models—including generative AI models—to address complex business problems.
• Data Collaboration: Work with teammates to preprocess, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data for use in ML pipelines.
• Performance Optimization: Tune and optimize models for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in production environments.
• Integration Support: Collaborate with MLOps Engineers to ensure smooth deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of ML models.
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed on the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI technologies, and apply them where appropriate.
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture by sharing knowledge, participating in code reviews, and supporting team initiatives.
  
  

Education

What you'll bring to the team...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  

Work Experience

• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and spaCy.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML development workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with generative AI is a plus.
  
  

Why work for us

Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.

Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

Pay Range

$91,000.00 - $145,600.00/Yr.