Senior Data Scientist - AI, ML & Business Impact

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company is seeking a Data Scientist based in Boise, Idaho. The role leverages statistics, machine learning and AI to develop solutions for complex business and operational challenges, delivering insights to partners and deploying automated value-added solutions across multiple domains.

You will collaborate with other data scientists, mentor teammates, and participate in high-priority cross-functional initiatives while expanding your own skillset and industry-leading analytics

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry related experience and/or training.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of key analytical/machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques.
• Speaks with authority to most layers of depth related to data science methods.
• Experience in scripting and/or programming language, especially Python.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience designing and implementing analytics applications.
• Exhibits a high level of initiative and integrity. Possess creative ability, consulting skills, leadership qualities, credibility and self-confidence.
• Demonstrated experience and comfort with in‑person collaboration as well as an understanding of how to work effectively in engagements with remote team members and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of a data science team. May provide technical leadership for small project teams depending on experience and project needs.
• Apply technical knowledge to interpret business questions and requirements.
• Independently resolve highly complex technical issues within a given technical area.
• Partner with members of a given team or other IT teams as appropriate.
• Identify potential design, implementation or solution support risks and proactively alert management and technical leads.
• Proactively search for solutions to relevant business problems in anticipation of future need.

Skills

Statistics

Machine learning

Python

Communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Analytics

AI

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters or PhD preferred

Job description

Simplot Company is seeking a Data Scientist based in Boise, Idaho. The role leverages statistics, machine learning and AI to develop solutions for complex business and operational challenges, delivering insights to partners and deploying automated value-added solutions across multiple domains.

You will collaborate with other data scientists, mentor teammates, and participate in high-priority cross-functional initiatives while expanding your own skillset and industry-leading analytics