Senior Data Scientist | Data Scientist Sénior

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Hiring Remotely in Montréal, QC, CAN
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment • App development
NBCUniversal has a rich history of evolving the media and entertainment industry.
The Role
The role involves bridging raw data with high-quality machine learning inputs, coordinating data strategies, and ensuring data integrity for multimedia datasets.
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Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
NBCUniversal est l'une des principales entreprises mondiales de médias et de divertissement. Nous créons du contenu de calibre mondial, que nous distribuons à travers notre portefeuille de cinéma, de télévision et de diffusion en continu, et que nous faisons vivre par le biais de nos destinations de parcs thématiques mondiaux, de nos produits de consommation et de nos expériences. Nous détenons et exploitons des marques de divertissement et d'information de premier plan, notamment NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo et Peacock, notre service de diffusion en continu haut de gamme financé par la publicité. Nous produisons et distribuons des œuvres cinématographiques et des contenus télévisuels de premier plan grâce à nos puissants studios de cinéma et de télévision, notamment Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation et Focus Features, ainsi qu'aux quatre studios de télévision mondiaux regroupés sous la bannière Universal Studio Group. Nous exploitons également des parcs thématiques et des expériences de calibre industriel à travers le monde par l'entremise de Universal Destinations & Experiences, notamment Universal Orlando Resort, domicile de Universal Epic Universe, et Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal est une filiale de Comcast Corporation. Visitez https://www.nbcuniversal.com pour plus d'information.
Notre impact repose sur l'amélioration des communautés dans lesquelles nos employé• e• s, nos client• e• s et nos publics vivent et travaillent. Nous avons une riche tradition d'engagement communautaire et veillons à ce que nos employé• e• s aient l'occasion de servir leurs communautés. Nous défendons une culture inclusive et nous efforçons d'attirer et de développer une main-d'œuvre talentueuse afin de créer et de diffuser une vaste gamme de contenus reflétant la diversité de notre monde.
Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a Data Scientist with experience manipulating large 2D and 3D media datasets. This role is centered on bridging the gap between raw data and high-quality machine learning inputs, requiring a blend of technical expertise and cross-functional leadership.
Responsibilities
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with partner ML and Annotation engineers and TPMs to spec out data and training requirements.
  • Data Strategy & Pipeline Oversight: Ensure that datasets are correctly curated, filtered, and processed to meet the rigorous standards of production-level machine learning.
  • Requirements Translation: Act as a technical translator, taking high-level project goals and turning them into actionable data specs for engineering and annotation teams.
  • Quality Assurance & Analysis: Maintain high standards for data integrity, ensuring that the media datasets used for training are representative and accurate.

Résumé du poste
Nous recherchons une personne spécialisée en science des données possédant une expérience dans la manipulation de vastes ensembles de données multimédias 2D et 3D. Ce rôle est axé sur le rapprochement entre les données brutes et des entrées de haute qualité pour l'apprentissage automatique, et requiert une combinaison d'expertise technique et de leadership interfonctionnel.
Responsabilités
  • Coordination interfonctionnelle : Collaborer avec les équipes partenaires d'ingénierie ML, d'annotation et les TPM afin de définir les exigences en matière de données et d'entraînement.
  • Stratégie de données et supervision des pipelines : Veiller à ce que les ensembles de données soient correctement sélectionnés, filtrés et traités afin de répondre aux normes rigoureuses de l'apprentissage automatique en environnement de production.
  • Traduction des exigences : Agir comme personne intermédiaire technique en transformant des objectifs de projet de haut niveau en spécifications de données concrètes pour les équipes d'ingénierie et d'annotation.
  • Assurance qualité et analyse : Maintenir des normes élevées d'intégrité des données, en s'assurant que les ensembles de données multimédias utilisés pour l'entraînement sont représentatifs et exacts.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
  • Education: Degree or certification in Data Science or related computational sciences field.
  • Professional Experience: Proven experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced environment.
  • Domain Context: Prior experience in industries with complex multi-disciplinary teams such as robotics, smart grids, precision agriculture, game development, or aerospace.
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Core Tools: Fluency with Python, Git, and the Unix shell.
  • Ecosystem: Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira/Confluence, Slack, a Git server, and an experiment tracking framework.
  • Data Visualization: Familiarity with data visualization and inspection tools specifically designed for computer vision and 3D data, such as FiftyOne.
  • Fundamentals: Deep understanding of data science fundamentals and a strong mathematical background.

Desired Characteristics
  • Conscientiousness: High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively across different engineering disciplines to define and execute technical requirements.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Interested candidates must apply to be considered.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • Must be willing to travel for work related business, if necessary

Qualifications de base
  • Formation : Diplôme ou certification en science des données ou dans un domaine connexe des sciences computationnelles.
  • Expérience professionnelle : Expérience démontrée en tant que data scientist dans un environnement dynamique et en évolution rapide.
  • Contexte sectoriel : Expérience préalable dans des secteurs réunissant des équipes multidisciplinaires complexes, tels que la robotique, les réseaux intelligents, l'agriculture de précision, le développement de jeux ou l'aérospatiale.
  • Compétences techniques
  • Outils de base : Maîtrise de Python, Git et de l'environnement shell Unix.
  • Écosystème : Familiarité avec des outils collaboratifs tels que Jira/Confluence, Slack, un serveur Git et un cadre de suivi des expérimentations.
  • Visualisation des données : Connaissance d'outils de visualisation et d'inspection des données conçus spécifiquement pour la vision par ordinateur et les données 3D, tels que FiftyOne.
  • Fondamentaux : Solide compréhension des principes fondamentaux de la science des données et excellente base en mathématiques.

Atouts souhaités
  • Rigueur : Grand souci du détail et engagement envers l'exactitude des données.
  • Communication : Capacité à collaborer efficacement avec différentes disciplines d'ingénierie afin de définir et de mettre en œuvre des exigences techniques.

Exigences d'admissibilité
  • Les personnes intéressées doivent soumettre leur candidature afin d'être considérées.
  • Doit être légalement autorisé• e à travailler au Canada.
  • • Doit être disposé• e à se déplacer pour des raisons professionnelles, au besoin.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Degree or certification in Data Science or related computational sciences field
  • Proven experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior experience in industries with complex multi-disciplinary teams
  • Fluency with Python, Git, and the Unix shell
  • Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira/Confluence, Slack, a Git server
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools for computer vision and 3D data such as FiftyOne
  • Deep understanding of data science fundamentals and a strong mathematical background

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NBCUniversal Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Offerings include fertility and adoption assistance, caregiving resources, and paid parental leave for both primary and non‑primary caregivers, indicating a strong family focus. Company materials highlight family‑building and caregiver programs as core parts of the package for eligible roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The U.S. package outlines vacation, company holidays, personal “myDays,” caregiving days, sick time, and bereavement leave, signaling breadth beyond standard PTO structures. This variety is emphasized across employer materials as a notable part of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Automatic 401(k) enrollment with dollar‑for‑dollar matching on a defined portion of pay and access to financial planning resources underscore support for long‑term savings. Materials also note that plan specifics depend on eligibility, program, and employee group.

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The Company
HQ: New York City, NY
68,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1912

What We Do

From film, television, news, theme parks, interactive media, and streaming, our people are at the center of it all. ​Here, we solve complex and business-critical problems. That’s why we’re looking for people to help us continue our evolution, imagining and delivering the most innovative and disruptive products and services through the latest tech advancements in the industry. ​ Here you can develop solutions. You’ll develop solutions that allow engineers to broadcast live TV from the comfort of their homes. These solutions will enable the use of our collection of hundreds of thousands of distinct intellectual properties across our film, television and streaming brands. Here you can transform. You’ll make decisions and solve complex problems by leveraging insights that come from data, building AI to help enable solutions to optimize every aspect of our content eco-system. Here you can build. You’ll build emerging immersive technologies that are used to power the broadcasts and streaming of global events like the Super Bowl and Olympics. You can create secure, elastic cloud-based services connecting parts of our global platform ecosystem that effect tens of millions of viewers, consumers and businesses that consume and love NBCUniversal’s content. And while you design, build and architect your career, we have the culture to make sure you’re supported. Here you can work and still live your best life! We’re leaders in our fields. We hire smart people and trust them to get the job done. We are never too busy to develop a fellow colleague. We understand our goals – or we ask. When we see something that needs doing – we do it. We make data-driven decisions. We fiercely believe in our talent and their growth. If you're ready to make an impact, here you can.

Why Work With Us

For us, it's more than just a work life. It's a daily passion. We take great pride in our legacy. We find fun in the challenge. We collaborate and inspire others. We're always creating, always solving and always ahead of competition.

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