Remote Lead Data Scientist

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Ibrido; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive remote salary

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Home office stipend

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Data Scientist to guide a distributed team in building and deploying advanced ML models that solve real business problems.

You will set project roadmaps, mentor data scientists, collaborate with engineers and product teams, run experiments, and ensure scalable, reproducible data science practices across time zones.

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of hands-on data science & ML with significant lead/senior experience.
• Proven experience leading data science teams (remote/hybrid).
• Deep expertise in ML algorithms and statistical modeling with practical applications.

Mansioni

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of data scientists.
• Define and oversee end-to-end data science projects from problem formulation to deployment.
• Develop and refine ML algorithms to address business objectives.
• Design and conduct rigorous A/B tests and experiments to evaluate models.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business partners to translate insights into action.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team mentoring

Machine learning

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Communication

Formazione

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Strumenti

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Pandas

NumPy

Spark

Hadoop

AWS/Azure/GCP

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling, is seeking an exceptional Remote Lead Data Scientist to join their innovative and distributed team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the specified operational regions, and is central to driving forward our client's cutting-edge data science initiatives. The Lead Data Scientist will be responsible for guiding a team of talented data scientists, defining project roadmaps, and spearheading the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models that solve complex business challenges. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of data science at a pioneering technology firm, working on challenging problems with a global impact, from the comfort of your own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering collaboration and professional growth in a remote setting.
• Define and oversee the execution of data science projects, from problem formulation and data exploration to model development, validation, and deployment.
• Develop, implement, and refine sophisticated machine learning algorithms and statistical models to address key business objectives.
• Design and conduct rigorous A/B tests and other experimental frameworks to evaluate model performance and impact.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and business stakeholders to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science, and champion their adoption where appropriate.
• Ensure the scalability, robustness, and reproducibility of data science solutions.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for data science workflows and code quality within the organization.
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences across different time zones.
• Drive innovation and proactively identify new opportunities for leveraging data to create business value.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.
• Proven experience in leading and managing data science teams, preferably in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Deep expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning), and their practical applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas, NumPy).
• Strong SQL skills and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual team.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into data science solutions and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience with MLOps principles and tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive remote salary, substantial performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, and generous paid time off.
• As a remote-first company, we provide support for home office setup and encourage work-life balance.
• You will have unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, access to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work on impactful projects with a globally distributed team of experts.
• Continuous learning and development are strongly encouraged.