Lead Data Scientist—AI-Driven Marketplace Growth

Upwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global talent solutions company is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their centralized Data Science team. You will drive analytics and modeling that power organizational growth. The role requires over 5 years of experience in data science, strong skills in Python and SQL, and expertise in machine learning. You will lead initiatives, develop models, and mentor junior data scientists. This position offers a collaborative environment where innovative data solutions impact business decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering data-driven solutions at scale.
• Advanced skills in Python and SQL, including data manipulation.
• Hands-on experience with model development, feature engineering, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives from exploration through delivery.
• Develop statistical and machine learning models for marketplace optimization.
• Translate complex analyses into business insights.

Skills

Data Science

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Collaboration

Experimentation

Education

5+ years of experience in Data Science or related field

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Airflow

Tableau

Docker

Job description

A global talent solutions company is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their centralized Data Science team. You will drive analytics and modeling that power organizational growth. The role requires over 5 years of experience in data science, strong skills in Python and SQL, and expertise in machine learning. You will lead initiatives, develop models, and mentor junior data scientists. This position offers a collaborative environment where innovative data solutions impact business decisions.