Data Scientist III

Indeed; Remote; USD 164,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment platform is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to lead initiatives on marketplace efficiency. The successful candidate will enhance search algorithms and deploy predictive models to ensure optimized user experiences. They will also mentor junior staff and represent the company at major conferences. Applicants should have 5+ years of experience in AI/Data Science and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary reflective of industry standards in various US metro areas.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

402k plan

Open paid time off

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience as an AI Engineer, Data Scientist, or Machine Learning Engineer.
• Previous success in deploying impactful Machine Learning solutions to large-scale production systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and optimize search algorithms for improved user experience.
• Run iterative A/B experiments for matching technology improvements.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical collaborators.

Skills

AI Engineering

Data Science

Machine Learning

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics

Tools

Deep Learning Libraries (Torch, Tensorflow)

Job description

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 2025)

Day to Day

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will be a team lead on the Marketplace Efficiency - Job Reach team. Your team will be responsible for maintaining and improving a healthy marketplace for job advertisers. You will own one of the team’s major workstreams, help drive technical direction for the team, and guide other members of the team to achieve product/technical goals. On a daily basis, you will explore data and formulate problem statements, develop and deploy predictive models while monitoring them in production, execute high-quality experiments, and guide the team on the same. Additionally, you will partner with cross‑functional teams, evangelize your team's work, and stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to enhance and optimize search algorithms for improved accuracy, relevance, and overall user experience.
• Experiment with Proof of Concept Machine Learning model improvements, scale them to production, and run iterative A/B experiments to improve our matching technology while partnering with other teams.
• Define and clarify project priorities, deliverables, and success criteria in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non‑technical collaborators, facilitating effective communication and comprehension of project goals and outcomes.
• Mentor and grow other software engineers, data scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers across teams.
• Break down larger Machine Learning initiatives into pieces that deliver incremental business value and guide the team through implementing them.
• Represent Indeed at major Machine Learning conferences, such as Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS), the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), and the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR).

Skills/Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics
• 5+ years of industry experience as an AI Engineer, Data Scientist, or Machine Learning Engineer
• Prior success in deploying impactful Machine Learning solutions to large‑scale production systems, while partnering across teams
• Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Sense of ownership and accountability as a key contributor in the technical and product domains
• Knowledge and practical experience working on Deep Learning Libraries (like Torch, Tensorflow, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, effective with technical and business audiences

Salary Range Transparency

• Austin, Metro Area 164,000 - 238,000 USD per year
• New York City, Metro Area 179,000 - 259,000 USD per year
• Seattle, Metro Area 183,000 - 266,000 USD per year
• San Francisco, Metro Area. 191,000 - 276,000 USD per year
• US Remote 164,000 - 238,000 USD per year

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