Data Scientist - QuantumBlack

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading company in data science seeks a Data Scientist in São Paulo. Collaborate with top-tier professionals to apply machine learning techniques across diverse sectors. Enjoy tailored mentorship and a strong community while driving impactful analytics solutions.

Serviços

Diverse projects and clients

Cutting-edge tools and technologies

Tailored learning and mentorship

Career path flexibility

Strong sense of community

Qualificações

• 2+ years of experience applying machine learning to real-world datasets.
• Strong background in statistics, mathematics, or physics.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with leading organizations to tackle critical challenges using data.
• Translate complex business questions into analytical problems.

Conhecimentos

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Python

Communication

Formação académica

Master’s in Computer Science

Applied Statistics

Ferramentas

SQL

R

Scala

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Your Growth

You will be based in São Paulo and collaborate with data scientists, engineers, machine learning specialists, designers, and product managers from around the world.

Together, you will work across sectors - such as healthcare, automotive, energy, finance, and more - to apply mathematical, statistical, and machine learning approaches to real-world data.

At QuantumBlack, your growth is continuous and personalized.

You will benefit from:

• Diverse projects and clients, giving you international exposure and unique challenges
• Cutting-edge tools and technologies, enabling you to sharpen your skills in modern data science workflows
• Tailored learning and mentorship, including training programs, technical deep dives, and global knowledge-sharing
• Career path flexibility, with opportunities to explore new domains or geographies as you grow
• A strong sense of community, connecting with colleagues through meetups, workshops, and events across the QuantumBlack and McKinsey networks

Here, you won’t just build solutions - you’ll help shape how we define excellence in data science.

Your Impact

As a Data Scientist at QuantumBlack in Brazil, you will partner with some of the world’s leading organizations to tackle their most critical challenges using data.

From data owners and end users to C-level executives, you’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs and design impactful analytics solutions that drive performance.

You will be a key contributor in cross-functional problem-solving sessions, translating complex business questions into analytical problems and building models that address them—ensuring those models are evaluated with relevant, actionable metrics.

You will help shape the development of our internal Data Science Toolbox, writing highly optimized code and supporting the delivery of innovative, scalable solutions.

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Present your work to colleagues and clients, communicating insights in a clear and compelling way
• Write and present papers at internal and external conferences (such as NeurIPS and ICML), if you choose to
• Join global retrospectives and R&D initiatives, learning and sharing alongside experts across QuantumBlack
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams that bring together data science, engineering, design, and business expertise

Our projects range from accelerating clinical research to improving urban air quality or enhancing elite sport performance - always focused on creating real-world impact.

Your qualifications and skills

• University degree with a strong academic record; Master’s in computer science, applied statistics, mathematics, artificial intelligence, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience applying machine learning and data mining techniques to large, real-world datasets
• Strong background in computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics, physics, or similar
• Ability to lead and drive model development independently, balancing quality and deadlines
• Proven track record in prototyping and applying advanced analytical and statistical methods
• Proficiency in Python and at least one additional language (e.g., R, Scala, SQL)
• Experience working with relational databases (SQL) and large datasets
• Experience in the real world application of machine learning methods and algorithms
• Ability to communicate ideas most effectively - both verbally and in writing - in English and Portuguese

Please submit your CV in English.