Blockchain Data Scientist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,487,000 - 2,479,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Data Scientist to join a fully remote team. You will leverage data analytics, ML, and deep learning to extract insights from blockchain data and develop predictive models for on-chain activities and market dynamics.

Responsibilities include collecting and cleaning large datasets, building fraud detection and market prediction models, and visualizing findings for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong portfolio of projects, preferably in blockchain or finance.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
• Strong understanding of blockchain data and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from blockchain sources.
• Develop and implement ML models for fraud detection, market prediction, and user behavior analysis.
• Extract insights from on-chain data to inform strategy and product development.

Skills

Python

R

Data visualization

Blockchain analytics

Education

MS or PhD in Data Science

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will leverage data analytics, machine learning, and deep learning techniques to extract valuable insights from blockchain data. You will be instrumental in developing predictive models, optimizing strategies, and enhancing the understanding of on-chain activities and market dynamics within the crypto and blockchain space. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an expert in data science to apply their skills to the cutting edge of decentralized technology and digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various blockchain sources.
• Develop and implement machine learning models for tasks such as fraud detection, market prediction, and user behavior analysis.
• Extract actionable insights from on-chain data to inform business strategy and product development.
• Visualize complex data and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and blockchain analytics .

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a strong portfolio of projects, preferably in the blockchain or finance domain.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and experience working with blockchain data.
• Excellent data visualization and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity participation.
• Fully remote work offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Work on challenging problems at the intersection of data science and blockchain technology .