work Full-time distance Remote payments $109,200 – $120,900 / yr
TheRole
Cogniifyis hiring an AI Data Scientist to build machine learning and NLP models thatmake our products more relevant and more personal for the people who use them.
You willwork hands-on with very large data sets, build and test predictive andrecommender models, and run live experiments to check whether your work made areal difference. You will sit close to product managers, software engineers,and designers, so it helps if you enjoy talking through an idea and turning itinto a small working version quickly.
This is aremote role based in the United States, with working hours that overlap withPacific Time preferred.
Coreskills for this role: Python, SQL, Hive, SparkSQL, scikit-learn, machinelearning, statistical modeling, NLP, recommender systems, feature engineering,and A/B testing.
WhatYou Will Do
- Work hands-on with very large data sets, from initialexploration through to the finished production model.
- Use data mining, NLP, and both supervised andunsupervised machine learning to design, improve, and measure relevance andpersonalization across the customer journey.
- Work side by side with product managers, softwareengineers, and designers to plan experiments and build early versions of newideas.
- Find the data you need, get access, bring it in, clean itup, and make it ready for modeling, including handling your own ETL in SQL,Hive, and SparkSQL.
- Build and improve features from raw data, combiningdomain knowledge with sound statistics so the model gets better with everyround.
- Run A/B tests on a regular basis, collect the results, dothe statistical analysis, and explain what your changes did to your peers andto leaders.
- Keep watching new design and technology trends in machinelearning and AI, and work out how they could improve what customers get fromus.
What WeAre Looking For
- A BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, AppliedMath, Operations Research, Data Science, or a similar technical field.
- At least 4 years of industry experience in data scienceand applied machine learning.
- At least 4 years of experience with modern analyticstools and programming languages, mainly Python (scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy)along with modern deep learning or NLP libraries.
- Strong skills in SQL, Hive, and SparkSQL for working withlarge-scale data.
- At least 4 years of applied machine learning andstatistical modeling experience—such as classification, regression, decisiontrees, neural networks, recommender systems, sequential pattern discovery, andtext mining—along with hands-on experience in deep learning and embedding-basedrepresentations for NLP, language understanding, recommendation, andpersonalization.
- Clear, grounded communication skills so you can explaincomplex technical topics to people who are technical and people who are not.
Perksand Benefits of Working With Us
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous parental leave, well above industry standards
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- Disability and life insurance
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Employer Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Yearly team-building experiences
- Mentorship and sponsorship opportunities
- Manager resources and support
- Small teams where your work makes a real difference
- Open communication with management and company leadership
- An entrepreneurial culture where taking initiative ispart of everyday work
Cogniify is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating aninclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, orany other protected characteristic.