Staff Data Scientist

The role

You will own modeling work for complex AI and machine learning problems. You will design, build, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models into production for client engagements.

What you will do

• Design, build, and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models
• Apply machine learning, deep learning, and statistical techniques
• Drive end-to-end ML and GenAI projects from proof of concept through production
• Build, optimize, and deploy models into production
• Establish scalable, automated processes for data analysis and model development
• Run A/B and multivariate experiments and apply causal inference
• Analyze large, complex datasets and translate findings into strategic recommendations
• Explain scientific methodology and results to technical and non-technical audiences
• Partner with product managers and business stakeholders
• Mentor junior data scientists

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, statistics, and applied machine learning
• 3+ years building models for business applications
• PhD, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Deep proficiency in Python or R
• Strong skills in libraries like scikit-learn and TensorFlow/PyTorch
• Fluency in models, algorithms, and ontologies
• Experience programming in Java, C++, or a related language
• Proven track record in statistical modeling, time series forecasting, NLP, or optimization
• Experience in one or more of: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, or high-performance computing
• Experience designing and analyzing controlled experiments
• Demonstrated success deploying models into production using APIs, pipelines, or ML frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, AWS (SageMaker), and Snowflake

Nice to have

• Palantir experience
• AWS cloud certifications or ML specialty credentials

About the company

Robots & Pencils is an applied AI engineering firm building the next frontier of business architecture. They design and ship AI co-workers that integrate into enterprise operations.