Senior Data Scientist, AI Search / AEO Research

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Data Scientist, AI Search / AEO Research based in United States. This role sits at the intersection of data science, AI search, commerce, and digital discovery, helping define how brands succeed in AI-powered shopping experiences.You will lead original research into how answer engines represent products, brands, and recommendations across emerging AI search platforms.The position combines rigorous quantitative analysis with experimentation, modeling, research design, and measurement strategy.Your findings will help shape the AI Shopping product roadmap while establishing credible frameworks for measuring and improving AI visibility.You will move fluidly between research, product strategy, customer conversations, and external thought leadership.The role offers the opportunity to build a new measurement discipline from the ground up in a rapidly evolving and largely undefined market.This is an ideal environment for a curious, data-driven researcher who enjoys turning emerging behaviors into actionable insights and compelling narratives.