Senior Data Scientist III

RELX; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics company in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Scientist III who will drive new product developments by leveraging advanced analytical techniques and AI solutions. The ideal candidate will lead AI and machine learning model development, analyze large datasets, and mentor junior team members. The role encompasses collaboration with cross-functional teams and provides benefits focused on employee well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match

Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives

Flexible working hours

Family benefits including bonding leave

Qualifications

• Advanced or Master's education in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience with large language models and transformer-based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa.
• Proficient in big data technologies and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or AWS.
• Experience applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral.
• Demonstrated experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and deploying AI solutions with data scientists and engineers.
• Leading the development of AI and machine learning models.
• Analyzing datasets to inform AI development.
• Collaborating on AI solutions aligned with business goals.
• Mentoring junior data scientists in AI and machine learning best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Advanced analytical techniques

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Data Scientist III contributes to new product development by proposing data-driven solutions for complex customer challenges. They use advanced analytical techniques and become subject matter experts. Additionally, they collaborate with other data scientists and engineers to design cutting-edge AI solutions. The role also involves leading AI and machine learning model development, analyzing extensive datasets, and guiding junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions.
• Leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
• Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and trends that can inform AI development.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Leading the automation and lifecycle management of sophisticated data systems.
• Mentoring junior data scientists and provide guidance on AI and machine learning best practices.
• Designing APIs for disseminating data science outputs to various business units.
• Overseeing the scaling of production systems to meet growing demands.

Requirements

• Possess an advanced or Master's education in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Have experience working directly with large language models and transformer-based architectures including BERT, RoBERTa, T5 etc.
• Be proficient in working with big data technologies and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or AWS.
• Have experience and knowledge of applying LLMs including ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, Claude, Mistral, etc.
• Be a natural problem solver, able to lead and mentor junior data scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate proficient experience with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, gradient boosting, and random forests.
• Possess advanced programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages for data analysis.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice