[Hiring] Senior Data Scientist @Lemon.io

Remotive SARL; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

No micromanagement

Startup environment

Job summary

Lemon.io is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a fully remote role spanning Northern America, LATAM, Europe, and APAC. You will craft end-to-end data solutions, build models, and communicate outcomes to clients across startups in the US and Europe.

We value strong Python and Databricks experience, deep knowledge of RAG/LLM, and excellent English communication. Work is fully remote with flexible scheduling and no micromanagement, in a fast-paced startup setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial experience as a Data Scientist.
• 3+ years of commercial experience with Python.
• 3+ years of commercial experience with Databricks.
• Experience with RAG and LLM.
• Strong communication in English and ability to discuss business tasks clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy data science projects from scratch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into data solutions.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights and present results to clients.

Skills

Python

Databricks

RAG & LLM

English communication

Remote work discipline

Tools

Databricks

RAG tooling

Job description

Sep 16, 2026 - Lemon.io is hiring a remote Senior Data Scientist. Location: Northern America, LATAM, Europe, APAC.

Are you a talented Senior Data Scientist looking for a remote job that lets you show your skills and get decent compensation? Look no further than Lemon.io - the marketplace that connects you with hand-picked startups in the US and Europe.

What we offer:

• The rate depends on your skills and experience. We've already paid out over $11M to our engineers.
• No more hunting for clients or negotiating rates - let us handle the business side of things so you can focus on what you do best.
• We'll manually find the best project for you according to your skills and preferences.
• Choose a schedule that works best for you. It's possible to communicate async or minimally overlap within team working hours.
• We respect your seniority so you can expect no micromanagement or screen trackers.
• Most of our projects involve working in a fast-paced startup environment. We hope you like it as much as we do.

Requirements — Data Scientist:

• 4+ years of commercial experience as a Data Scientist
• 3+ years of commercial experience with Python is a must
• 3+ years of commercial experience with Databricks
• Experience with RAG and LLM is a must

• Strong technical skills: as a Senior Data Scientist, you are expected to be able to create projects from scratch and have a deep understanding of application architecture.
• Clear and effective communication in English — advanced ability to discuss business tasks, justify decisions, and communicate issues. Good self-presentation is also essential for upcoming client calls.
• Strong self-organizational skills — ability to work full-time remotely with no supervision.
• Reliability — we want to trust you and expect that you won't let us and the client down.
• Adaptability and Flexibility — the ability to onboard the project promptly after accepting it and start delivering results quickly.

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We do not provide visa assistance, and our cooperation model does not include the benefits typically offered with direct hire.

We work with developers from 75+ countries across Europe, Latin America, North America (the U.S. and Canada), selected countries in Asia (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Israel), Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea), and Africa (including Morocco and South Africa).