Principal Data Scientist

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

High compensation

Development budget

Health benefits

Global collaboration

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Principal Data Scientist to lead complex data science initiatives on a fully remote team. You will drive model development, experimentation, and deployment across large datasets, influencing product strategy and business operations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, advanced degrees, and a track record of delivering measurable value. You will mentor peers, explore cutting-edge techniques, and uphold responsible AI practices while collaborating with a global team.

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in data science, with a strong focus on machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Proven experience leading significant data science initiatives and delivering measurable business value.
• Expertise in Python or R and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy.
• Deep understanding of ML algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, deep learning) and stats techniques.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and distributed computing (e.g., Spark).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data/ML services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a self-directed, remote work environment.
• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end development and deployment of ML models and analytical solutions.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and experiments to validate hypotheses and measure impact.
• Explore, clean, and transform large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Develop predictive models, forecasting systems, and optimization algorithms.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to identify data-driven improvements.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists and advance the data science practice within the organization.
• Stay at the forefront of ML, AI, and data science research and methodologies.
• Develop robust data pipelines and ensure scalability and performance of solutions.
• Ensure ethical and responsible use of data and AI models.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Remote work

Educación

Master's degree in quantitative field

PhD in quantitative field

Herramientas

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Spark

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a pioneer in data-driven innovation, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. This position is ideal for an expert in machine learning and statistical modeling who is eager to drive significant business impact through advanced analytics. You will lead complex data science projects, from conception to deployment, working with large and diverse datasets. Your insights will shape product strategy, optimize business operations, and unlock new opportunities. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering tangible results and a passion for tackling challenging analytical problems. As a fully remote Principal Data Scientist, you will have the autonomy to innovate and collaborate with a global team, making this an exceptional career opportunity for ambitious professionals in Welkom, Free State, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and deployment of sophisticated machine learning models and analytical solutions.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to validate hypotheses and measure impact.
• Explore, clean, and transform large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Develop predictive models, forecasting systems, and optimization algorithms.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to identify key opportunities for data-driven improvements.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the advancement of the data science practice within the organization.
• Stay at the forefront of research in machine learning, AI, and data science, evaluating and implementing new methodologies.
• Develop robust data pipelines and ensure the scalability and performance of analytical solutions.
• Ensure the ethical and responsible use of data and AI models.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in data science, with a strong focus on machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Proven experience leading significant data science initiatives and delivering measurable business value.
• Expertise in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R, and associated libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy).
• Deep understanding of various machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning) and statistical techniques.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data/ML services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a self-directed, remote work environment.
• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation package, reflecting the principal level of the role.
• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact data science projects.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Generous professional development budget.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Be a key player in shaping the data strategy for our client from Welkom, Free State (or remotely).