Data Scientist

Reposted 11 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Texas
Remote
Senior level
Software • Consulting
The Role
The Data Scientist will analyze data to optimize products, drive business decisions, develop models and algorithms, and enhance customer experiences.
Summary Generated by Built In

Peoplevisor is seeking an experienced Data Scientist who will support our product, sales, leadership and marketing teams with insights gained from analyzing company data. The ideal candidate is adept at using large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. They must have strong experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods, using a variety of data tools, building and implementing models, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations. They must have a proven ability to drive business results with their data-based insights.


KEY EXPECTATIONS

  • Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
  • Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
  • Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
  • Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
  • Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, ad targeting and other business outcomes.
  • Develop company A/B testing framework and test model quality.
  • Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
  • Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
  • Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SLQ, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
  • Experience working with and creating data architectures.
  • Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
  • Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
  • A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
  • 5-7 years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models.
  • Master’s or PHD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field, and is familiar with the following software/tools:
    • Coding knowledge and experience with several languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, etc.
    • Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, etc.
    • Experience querying databases and using statistical computer languages: R, Python, SLQ, etc.
    • Experience using web services: Redshift, S3, Spark, DigitalOcean, etc.
    • Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc.
    • Experience analyzing data from 3rd party providers: Google Analytics, Site Catalyst, Coremetrics, Adwords, Crimson Hexagon, Facebook Insights, etc.
    • Experience with distributed data/computing tools: Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, MySQL, etc.
    • Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: Periscope, Business Objects, D3, ggplot, etc.

Employer’s Rights:

Peoplevisor, LLC. has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.


Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.


Applications for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Peoplevisor, LLC.

Top Skills

Business Objects
C
C++
D3
Digitalocean
Ggplot
Gurobi
Hadoop
Hive
Java
JavaScript
Map/Reduce
MySQL
Periscope
Python
R
Redshift
S3
Spark
SQL
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The Company
HQ: Irving, Texas
8 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

WHAT WE DO, AND WHAT WE OFFER
At Peoplevisor, we empower business leaders, employees, and HR professionals by aligning the work an organization needs with the capabilities that can deliver it most effectively.

Consulting Services
Our comprehensive range of human capital solutions, delivered by our talented team, tools, and methodologies, address the entire employee life-cycle.

On-Demand Talent
We have the knowledge, experience, and passion to deliver the perfect fit between a candidate (the right skills) and an employer (the right culture).

Full-Service HR
We help clients to not only reduce HR costs, but also improve the delivery of an HR strategy and enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.

Products & Tools
Our leading-edge products and tools help create an unmatched employee-centered experience across your enterprise without customization.

FOCUS ON YOUR CORE BUSINESS
Achieving success for you business hinges on developing and retaining customers. Unfortunately, the reality is that the time and resources available to dedicate to the workforce-related administrative tasks associated with your business contribute very little to achieving that success.

This is where we come in. With our full-service HR solutions, you’ll get administrative relief, reduced liabilities, and dedicated HR support from our experienced service team so you can spend more time doing what you love – growing your business.

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