Senior Data Scientist Remote

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We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to be the strategic anchor for a functional team, translating ambiguous business challenges into powerful, end‑to‑end machine learning solutions and taking ownership of the data science lifecycle.

• Drive Full‑Cycle Solutions: spearhead high‑impact modeling projects from initial question to deployed solution, framing the problem, designing experiments, selecting evaluation criteria that connect to business value.
• Engineer the MLOps Backbone: build and own automated systems for model retraining, monitoring, and alerting; implement robust pipelines and CI/CD processes that ensure service stability.
• Elevate the Team: mentor junior data scientists, lead knowledge‑sharing sessions, and champion best practices to raise team standards.
• Influence Business Strategy: translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non‑technical audiences, providing recommendations that directly shape functional priorities.

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience, and 10‑12 years of data science work.
• Production‑grade proficiency in Python and SQL; mastery of multiple data science libraries and clean, scalable, well‑tested code.
• Proven track record of designing robust experimental frameworks and validation strategies.
• Business acumen – ability to turn vague challenges into well‑defined projects with clear success metrics.
• Mentorship mindset – natural teacher and collaborator who elevates others.

• Advanced credentials such as a PhD in a quantitative discipline or an actuarial designation (or progress toward one).
• Open‑source contributions – demonstrated track record of contributing to or maintaining widely used analytical libraries.

$250,000 to $400,000, depending on skills, experience, and internal salary structure. Our goal is a competitive and equitable compensation package.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental income plans.
• Headspace app subscription, monthly wellness allowance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work‑from‑home equipment stipend of $2K for home office setup.
• Paid time off: four weeks PTO in first year; twelve weeks paid parental leave for new parents.
• Personal and professional development: up to $5,000 per year for learning, Linked In Learning subscriptions, Coaching via Better Up.

Remote‑first company; work from anywhere in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories). Core meeting hours 9 AM – 2 PM Pacific time.

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