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August 20, 2026
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Associate Data Scientist

Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
$90K/yr - $118K/yr
Entry Level
Gartner is a company providing business and technology insights to enterprise leaders. Gartner is seeking an Associate Data Scientist to build AI-powered solutions for Sales and Marketing productivity, including LLM-based agents, generative AI applications, recommendation systems, and agentic workflows. The role involves prototyping, evaluating, and transitioning AI capabilities into production while collaborating with product, business, and engineering stakeholders.
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Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Large Language Model (LLM)-based agents that synthesize information and automate business workflows
  • Apply NLP and Generative AI techniques to derive actionable insights from structured and unstructured data
  • Design, test, and optimize prompts, retrieval strategies, and agent workflows to improve AI performance and scalability
  • Build recommendation solutions, such as prospect interest prediction and personalized outreach recommendations, to enhance prospecting effectiveness
  • Rapidly prototype AI capabilities, evaluate business impact, and help transition successful pilots into production
  • Partner with Product Managers, business stakeholders, and engineers to translate business needs into scalable solutions
  • Stay current on advancements in machine learning, Generative AI, and agentic systems, bringing new ideas and best practices to the team

Qualification

Required

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
  • 1+ years of experience applying data science and machine learning techniques through professional work, internships, or research
  • Experience with Python, SQL, statistical analysis, and databases
  • Curiosity and a growth mindset, with a strong interest in Generative AI and machine learning
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts and connect solutions to business outcomes
  • Collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team player
  • Proven ability to manage tasks end-to-end and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and innovative mindset

Preferred

  • Experience with prompt engineering, retrieval techniques, model evaluation, or agent orchestration is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Group Medical Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity
  • Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities
  • In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
  • Employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.
  • Generous PTO
  • A 401k match up to $7,200 per year
  • The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
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