Staff Data Scientist
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Senior Data Science role at Via. New York · full-time · $115,835–$175,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Use statistical and quantitative techniques to shape business models and support new product work
- Build Bayesian models and stochastic simulations to examine user actions and system performance
- Take analytics projects from data preparation through model testing and deployment
- Create proof-of-concept applications when needed to put modeling results into practice
- Present regular updates on methods, progress and findings to stakeholders
What you bring
- A graduate degree in data science, computer science, systems engineering or a related quantitative discipline
- At least two completed projects using Bayesian inference, stochastic modeling or both
- Strong functional or object-oriented coding, with around ten thousand lines in Python, R or another analytics language
Who this fits
This role suits a senior data scientist who can own analytical projects from raw data through deployment and communicate results to stakeholders. Telecommuting is permitted.
From the employer
Position: Staff Data Scientist, Via Transportation, Inc. (New York City, NY) - Telecommuting permitted
Duties: Apply advanced quantitative and statistical methods to support business model development and product innovation. Develop and implement Bayesian models and stochastic simulations to generate insights and predictions, including analyses of user behavior and system performance. Manage projects end-to-end, including data extraction, cleaning, and preparation; model development and validation; and deployment of analytical solutions. Design and develop proof-of-concept applications, as needed, to operationalize and demonstrate modeling results. Prepare and deliver regular reports and presentations summarizing methodologies, progress, and key findings to stakeholders.
Salary: $115,835 to $175,000
Requirements: Master’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field. Experience completing at least two (2) projects utilizing Bayesian inference, stochastic modeling, or a combination of both, gained in either academic or professional settings. Demonstrated experience developing high-quality functional or object-oriented code, evidenced by approximately 10,000 lines of code written in Python, R, or another programming language suitable for data analytics. Telecommuting permitted.
Contact: Sharon Lee, SVP, People Operations
Via Transportation, Inc.
114 5th Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY, 20022
(888) 501-7511
strategic-growth-us@ridewithvia.com
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
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