Senior Data Scientist

Lemon.io; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemon.io invites a Senior Data Scientist to join our remote marketplace that connects you with hand-picked startups in the US and Europe. Your rate varies with skills and experience, and we’ve paid out over $11M to engineers.

We’ll handle client acquisition and rate negotiation, allowing you to focus on delivering value. You can choose a schedule that fits your life, with async communication and minimal overlap.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial Data Scientist experience
• 3+ years of commercial Python experience
• 3+ years of commercial Databricks experience
• Experience with RAG and LLMs and applying them to business tasks
• Strong technical skills to build projects from scratch and understand application architecture
• Clear English communication and client-facing discussion abilities
• Strong self-organization and ability to work remotely without supervision

Skills

Python

Data analysis

English communication

Self-management

Tools

Databricks

Job description

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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