Data Scientist II – Generative AI

Job overview

The Data Scientist II – Generative AI role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, and requires current permanent residence in Arizona; relocation is not offered. Compensation is $140,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports generative AI and data science initiatives in the environmental services space. The position takes AI applications from rapid prototyping through production deployment, including a waste-classification project and a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) system supporting five production APIs. The scientist partners with full-stack developers, monitors production performance, and translates business problems into analytical solutions while mentoring technical colleagues.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and deploy generative AI, RAG, and machine-learning solutions
• prototype use cases with Python, vector databases, and LLM integrations
• take LLM applications from concept through production
• update models and prompts and check pipelines
• build and maintain waste-profile classification work
• manage a RAG system supporting five production APIs
• monitor production performance and address model drift, hallucinations, and retrieval quality
• communicate recommendations and document designs
• mentor data scientists and technical team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

phoenix az

mondo

data scientist ii

generative ai

rag

llm applications

python

sql

aws

waste classification

production deployment

$140k–$150k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible for health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Why this role

End-to-end generative AI work in environmental services, including waste classification and a production RAG system supporting five APIs; Arizona residency is required and sponsorship is unavailable.

About the employer

Mondo is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.