Data Scientist II

Indeed, Inc., c/o CT Corporation (Indeed.com); Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 183,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recruitment industry seeks a Data Scientist to build and implement machine learning models that enhance product development. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, with five years of experience and solid skills in data modeling and analytics. This role supports remote work up to 100% from anywhere in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate professional industry experience in Data Science, Business Analytics, or Data Analysis.
• Three years of professional industry experience in Data Science, Business Analytics, or Data Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, analyzes, builds, tests, and implements models using diverse data sets.
• Mentors junior data scientists and engineers, providing support and guidance.
• Implements machine learning models and testing frameworks related to product.

Skills

Small data modeling using Python, R, Julia, or Octave

Data mining using SQL, Pandas, or MongoDB

Production development of data science solutions using Java, Python, or C++

Education

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field

Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field

Job description

Your job

Conceptualizes, analyzes, builds, tests, and implements models that utilize various and diverse data sets to solve problems related to the employment and recruiting industries. Builds and implements machine learning models, testing frameworks, and visualizations to make timely decisions and influence the product roadmap. Proactively researches data and identifies opportunities in the data to drive the product roadmap. Evaluates data’s big picture to solve business problems rather than focusing on metrics alone. Understands human behavior and knows what to look for in the data. Communicates concisely and persuasively with engineers and product marketers. Helps identify ways to improve data quality and analysis. Utilizes a solid understanding of Indeed’s business fundamentals. Estimates expected business value before undertaking projects and focuses on the tasks that maximize it. Balances short-term results against long-term investment and explains choices. Executes loosely defined work items, including defining precise requirements. Works with team lead and product managers to prioritize and plan work items. Independently designs and delivers solutions that span multiple components. Mentors junior data scientists and engineers. Shares technical ideas, successes, and failures with collaborators (engineers and PMs) and other data scientists. Participates in interviewing and recruiting activities. Demonstrates broad knowledge of assigned products and product data. Identifies data science and product improvement opportunities for the team. Follows through on the impact of projects in production. Improves data and data science processes in assigned product. Regularly solicits feedback on work items after concrete self-validation. Delivers high quality, thoughtfully designed, and maintainable components. Researches and incorporates new technologies and tools into team processes. Exemplifies repeatable and reusable data science work.

Position is in Seattle, Washington. Up to 100% telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. is permitted.

Who we are

Primary Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field
• Five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate professional industry experience in Data Science, Business Analytics, or Data Analysis; and
• Demonstrated ability with the following skills:
• Small data modeling using Python, R, Julia, or Octave
• Data mining using SQL, Pandas, or MongoDB; and
• Production development of data science solutions using Java, Python, or C++

Experience may be gained concurrently.

Alternative Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field
• Three years of professional industry experience in Data Science, Business Analytics, or Data Analysis; and
• Demonstrated ability with the following skills:
• Small data modeling using Python, R, Julia, or Octave
• Data mining using SQL, Pandas, or MongoDB; and
• Production development of data science solutions using Java, Python, or C++

Experience may be gained concurrently.

Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Multiple positions available.

Our mission

As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.

(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2024)

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Salary Range Transparency

Salary Range: $183,581 to $207,000 per year.

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Reference ID: 45973

The deadline to apply to this position is July 28th, 2025.

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