Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Develop and product ionize statistical machine learning models for probabilistic country attribution based on browsing patterns and behavioral signals
• Design and refine predictive models and statistical algorithms to improve accuracy and reliability of behavioral calculations
• Work with petabyte-scale datasets to extract, clean, and analyze large volumes of behavioral data
• Build scalable data pipelines and modeling workflows using Python and SQL
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate models into production services
• Create clear visualizations and reports to communicate model performance and insights
• Own end-to-end algorithm development and model lifecycle management
• Mentor junior team members as the role evolves into Data Scientist Lead

• Ability to obtain DOD Secret Clearance
• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in statistical machine learning and predictive modeling
• Strong statistical background with experience in probabilistic modeling
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and modeling
• Experience working with big data at scale (experience with petabyte-scale datasets is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM field (required)
• Demonstrated experience in algorithm development and product ionizing ML models
• Self-starter with high ownership and ability to drive projects independently

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (strongly preferred)
• Prior experience with geospatial data or geospatial analytics
• Experience working in DoD or intelligence community environments
• Familiarity with Looker, Tableau, or similar BI/visualization tools
• Experience building services that generate probabilistic outputs from behavioral data

Torchlight AI® provides Behavior Based Insights to decision-makers in government and corporate organizations to uncover emerging threats and new opportunities.

Torchlight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring government security clearance and for certain other restricted positions.