Senior Data Scientist

Mercado de Ti; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambush is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our team and translate complex data into actionable insights. You will build, validate, and deploy models, collaborating with product and engineering to deliver data-driven outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have strong Python/SQL skills, solid statistics foundation, and extensive cloud experience with AWS services. Excellent communication and a product-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and SQL.
• Proven experience in Data Science, Data Analysis, or related roles.
• Solid foundation in statistics, data modeling, and applied machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred: SageMaker, Lambda, RDS, S3).
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with version control (Git) and modern development practices.
• Excellent English communication.

Skills

Python

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git

English communication

LLMs

LangChain

Whisper

Vector databases

BigQuery

Redshift

Spark

FastAPI

Next.js

Education

MSc/PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

SageMaker

Lambda

RDS

S3

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

# Senior Data ScientistAmbushAmbush is a people first company where talented, thoughtful individuals come together to build meaningful products and lasting partnerships. We believe the best work happens when people feel supported, trusted and empowered to bring their full abilities to the table.Since 2015, because of our people first and long term mindset, we have grown into a partner relied on by some of the best companies in the world. We combine strong engineering, design and strategy with a growing strength in AI to help our clients see what is next and achieve bigger outcomes.At the heart of everything we do is our team. We collaborate, take risks, lift each other up and take pride in doing work the right way, not settling for a quick makeshift solution. If you join Ambush, you join a group of people who want you to succeed and who show up for each other every day.We believe in and expect real teamwork, a constant drive to be better, and delivering meaningful long term outcomes that we can be proud of together.**What we'd like to see in a candidate:**Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and SQL.Proven experience in Data Science, Data Analysis, or related roles.Solid foundation in statistics, data modeling, and applied machine learning.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred: SageMaker, Lambda, RDS, S3).Ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience with version control (Git) and modern development practices.Excellent English communication.**Nice to haves:**Background in scientific research or advanced studies (MSc/PhD in a quantitative field).Experience with LLMs (e.g. GPT, LangChain, Whisper, vector databases) or graph neural networks.Proficiency with full-stack or API development (FastAPI, Next.js, etc.) to deliver data products.Familiarity with big data tools (Spark, BigQuery, Redshift).Exposure to fraud detection, anomaly detection, or other high-impact ML use cases.Knowledge of efficient compiled languages (C++, Rust, Scala) for numerical computation.expand\\_moreO modelo informado é CLT. Benefícios e jornada estão no anúncio.Perfil alinhado a Data Science / IA. Stack, senioridade e responsabilidades estão no anúncio.expand\\_more