Data Scientist for Bot Detection

Thales Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Scientist focused on bot detection. In this dynamic role, you'll analyze large datasets, innovate detection mechanisms, and ensure customer satisfaction. Your expertise in data science and programming will drive advancements in threat detection. Collaborate with a talented team committed to making the world safer through cutting-edge technology. If you're passionate about data and eager to tackle challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Data Analysis, or equivalent experience required.
• Extensive experience in data analysis and proficiency in Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze detection mechanisms and improve bot detection techniques.
• Patch vulnerabilities and develop new detection methods.

Skills

Data Analysis

Python

SQL

Data Processing

Data Visualization

Version Control

Statistical Knowledge

R or Julia

Education

Advanced Degree in Data Science

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Pandas

Tidyverse

Command Line Tools

Job description

Data Scientist for Bot Detection

Location: Vancouver - Pender St, Canada

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Posted: 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R0268114

Thales, a leader in identity management and data protection solutions, is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist who is ever curious about data. We expect this team member to show initiative and creatively find problems as well as solve them. Much of the work of this team is analyzing detection mechanisms in production and then figuring out how to make advances in bot detection, followed by executing on that roadmap.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Data curiosity: Proficient with analysis and processing of very large datasets.

• Determination: Solve problems through technical and organizational hurdles.

• Interest in threat detection/identification: Patch vulnerabilities in existing detection methods and develop new techniques.

• Customer focus: Work with the codebase and provide value to our customers.

• Ability to execute: Demonstrated ability to get things done and work through impediments.

• Staying informed: Keep up with developments in Data Science, statistics, and related fields.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• Extensive experience performing data analysis.

• Demonstrated experience with software fundamentals: command line, version control, pull request review, software maintenance, etc.

• Proficiency in analytical programming in Python, R, or Julia (Python preferred).

• In-depth knowledge of data processing and analysis libraries such as Pandas or R’s tidyverse.

• In-depth understanding of SQL and data visualization.

• Working knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

The anticipated salary range for this role is CAD $85,600 - 130,000 annually. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview.

About Thales

In a world that is increasingly fast-moving, unpredictable – and full of opportunities, trust is essential for societies to flourish. Trust in our institutions. Trust in our systems. Trust in technology. Trust in each other.

And the people we all rely on to make the world go round, they rely on Thales. They come to us with big ambitions: to make life better, to keep us safer.

From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, we help our customers navigate uncertainty with confidence and new frontiers with optimism.

We collaborate to architect and deliver high technology solutions that are both imaginative and resilient, human-centered and sustainable.