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Senior Data Scientist
Location
United States
Posted
21 hours ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
This role involves producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from unstructured, diverse datasets typically measured in gigabytes or larger.
- Apply knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries leading to prototype development and product improvement.
- Use a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data.
- Work with analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Hadoop and others to perform analysis and interpret data.
- Communicate clearly with diverse teams including legal, compliance, and AI development over a wide variety of AI methods including Generative AI and traditional ML.
- Document findings, create reports, and present results to stakeholders.
- Design and develop job aids and guidance documentation for best practices of responsible AI.
- Develop Python scripts to automate testing processes and analyze results.
- Help identify vulnerabilities related to PII/PHI exposure in AI interactions.
- Maintain test data sets and contribute to improving testing methodologies.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI/ML research and incorporate relevant findings into work.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with the full ML system development, deployment, and maintenance lifecycle.
- 3+ years of experience working with advanced NLP models and methodologies.
- 3+ years of experience with Python and ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, Pandas, Numpy).
Requirements
- Deep understanding of ethical considerations and fairness in AI model development.
- Proven solid analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Application Deadline
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with the full ML system development, deployment, and maintenance lifecycle.
- 3+ years of experience working with advanced NLP models and methodologies.
- 3+ years of experience with Python and ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, Pandas, Numpy).
- Deep understanding of ethical considerations and fairness in AI model development.
- Proven solid analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
- Application Deadline
- This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
