Position Details: Data Scientist

Location: San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities: -

Data Collection & Preparation:

•Gather, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources

•Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to understand the structure and quality of the data

•Apply data wrangling techniques to handle missing, inconsistent, or incomplete data

Statistical Analysis & Modeling:

•Use statistical techniques to identify patterns, correlations, and trends in data

•Develop predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning algorithms

•Build, test, and optimize models (e.g., regression, decision trees, random forests, SVM, deep learning, etc.

•Perform hypothesis testing and A/B testing to validate assumptions and recommendations

Machine Learning & AI Implementation:

•Implement machine learning models and algorithms for various business

•Leverage deep learning techniques and neural networks when necessary 

•Monitor the performance of deployed models, providing regular updates

Data Visualization & Reporting:

•Create interactive and insightful visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn (for Python).

•Present complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders

•Prepare detailed reports and dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) and other business metrics

Collaboration & Communication:

•Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, product managers, and engineers, to define project goals and requirements

•Communicate findings, methodologies, and insights effectively to both technical and business audiences

•Provide actionable recommendations to help drive data-informed decision-making

Continuous Improvement:

•Stay up-to-date with the latest research, tools, and techniques in data science and machine learning.

•Experiment with and implement cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and techniques.

•Contributes to the refinement and optimization of existing data models and processes.

Data Governance & Ethics:

•Ensure data integrity and privacy by following best practices in data handling and processing.

•Work in compliance with data security standards and ethical guidelines.

Requirements:

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. PhD is a plus.

Technical Skills:

•Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.

•Solid knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.

•Hands-on experience with data manipulation and analysis using libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, etc.

•Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or similar.

•Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data extraction techniques.

•Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus.

Analytical Skills:

•Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.

•Strong understanding of statistical methods, hypothesis testing, and data modeling

Soft Skills:

•Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

•Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.

Experience:

•Proven experience (2-5 years) in a data scientist role or similar.

•Experience in implementing machine learning models in a production environment is preferred.

•Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.

•Knowledge of NLP (Natural Language Processing) and computer vision techniques.

•Experience working with large-scale datasets in a cloud computing environment.

Work Environment:

•Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

•Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies.

•Supportive and dynamic team culture

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