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Lead Data Scientist

Latitude
Full-time
On-site
New York City, New York, United States

Responsibilities

    • Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies within large datasets.
    • Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems and improve decision-making processes.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
    • Clean, preprocess, and manipulate data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
    • Implement and deploy scalable solutions for data processing, model training, and evaluation.
    • Interpret model results and communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
    • Stay updated on the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and related fields.
    • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on best practices in data analysis and model development.

Requirements

    • Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. PhD preferred
    • Proven experience (3+ years post graduate) as a Sr. or Lead Data Scientist in a fast-paced, commercial environment
    • Have developed algorithms or implemented solutions that include classification, predictive analytics, product recommendation, pattern recognition, sentiment analysis. (E-commerce experience preferred)
    • Proficiency in machine learning (supervised, semi-supervised & unsupervised)
    • Proficiency in Python, specifically using its data manipulation libraries
    • Knowledge and experience with NLP (Natural Language Processing) algorithms and libraries within Python and related languages such as R or Scala. 
    • Strong knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization tools
    • Experience with big data technologies such as Spark and TensorFlow is a plus
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
    • Experience working on teams, across functions and able to present to both technical and non-technical audiences and stakeholders
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
$125,000 - $150,000 a year