Data Scientist Mid to Senior Level

Posted 21 Days Ago
Arlington, VA
Senior level
Other
The Role
The Data Scientist will develop analytical products and improve predictive algorithms, focusing on machine learning applications and workflows. Responsibilities include leading a data science team, collaborating on projects, and mentoring in a small data context.
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About Fraym
Fraym is a geospatial data company that uses advanced machine learning to deliver precise, local-level information about people in geographies around the world. The company helps corporations, government agencies, and development organizations succeed in places where data has been traditionally hard to access. Fraym makes it possible to ‘zoom in’ on communities and get unprecedented insight about the economic, social, demographic, and behavioral characteristics of the people that live there.
Summary of Position
Fraym is seeking a mid-to-senior level Data Scientist to help our team grow a portfolio of analytical product offerings and improve predictive algorithms in a small data context. Your contributions will support decisions made in emerging markets across international development and intelligence sectors. Your work will be split between rapidly executing mid-size projects (75%) and technical mentorship (25%) responsibilities.
We are seeking candidates with a strong data science background and experience working in highly collaborative small teams developing machine learning modeling and/or analytic solutions. Preference will be given to applicants with experience with geospatial and/or survey data.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Developing workflows and identifying new applications of methodologies for company-initiated use-cases leveraging multiple data sources, as well as generalizing methodologies developed in-house
  • Contributing to the development of product offerings and capabilities such as machine learning applications, data subscription packages, and inventive data visualizations
  • Coordinating with our product, account, and project teams to execute data science ideas and workflows for existing and potential clients
  • Serving as technical lead for a small, talented team of data scientists who are responsible for creating and deploying new and improved methods.
  • Collaborating with data science team leadership to determine, drive, and pivot the data science team within the context of our organizational mission


You will have the following qualifications and skills:

  • Master’s Degree or PhD in a related field
  • At least 5 years of working in a data science context, including technical mentorship in a data science, or adjacent, industry
  • Essential skills:
    • Working in the nitty gritty of Machine Learning modeling, including applying suitable best practice techniques for model testing, tuning, accuracy, and validity
    • Communicating methodology to non-technical audiences
    • Python (geopandas, sklearn, numpy, etc.) and/or R (raster, tidyverse, caret, etc.)
    • Cloud computing environment (AWS)
    • Git, version control
  • Nice to have:
    • Experience with GIS/geostatistics and/or complex survey design
    • Knowledgeable in OOP with strong software development experience
    • Knowledge management experience
    • Formal training or experience in project management best practices (such as Agile)
    • Experience working with or in intelligence sector


Working at Fraym:

  • Salary Range (US Based: 119,000 - 145,000 USD + additional annual bonus); actual salary is commensurate with experience, and fit. 
  • This position is remote, but candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. 
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Stay healthy and happy through our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including other ancillary benefits
  • Save for the future with our 401(k) program
  • Take time away from the office through our Flexible Paid Time Off
  • We are committed to fostering a positive work-life balance culture
  • Be a part of a community and take part in our lunch & learns and team outings
  • We are a “Growth Culture” that provides opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a fast-growing company

We prioritize diverse backgrounds and growth mindsets at Fraym. If you are curious about learning more or think you could be a good fit for our team and company mission, we would love to hear from you.
Interested? Please submit your application with a resume and short statement answering “Why Fraym.”
Fraym offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package.
Fraym recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, family status, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For qualified applicants, Fraym also offers visa sponsorship of international candidates.
 

Top Skills

Python
R
The Company
Arlington, VA
45 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Fraym has pioneered the use of geospatial data to understand population dynamics. Governments and organizations around the world rely on Fraym data to make strategic and operational decisions while tackling challenges like inequity and insecurity, climate vulnerability, public health, and more. The company’s advanced AI/ML models are the first to generate high-resolution insights about human characteristics and behaviors at the sub-neighborhood level and make them commercially available at scale.

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