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Job description
Data Scientist
Location: Philadelphia PA OR New York
Position Type: Full Time
Salary:
DOE $/yr. on W2 only
US Citizen, Green Card only
Job Description:
Requirements:
Expert knowledge of machine learning, data mining and natural language processing algorithms with special emphasis on advanced algorithms like neural networks, SVM, random forests, bagging, gradient boosting machines, k-means++, etc.
Solid experience in practical predictive modeling. Forecasting is a plus.
Good understanding of the experimental design, simulation, optimization, mixed methods and market research.
Exposure to representation learning including deep learning.
Advanced knowledge of two or more of the analytics languages/toolkits such as R, SAS, SPSS, Matlab or Python with analytical extensions.
SQL and advanced data processing.
Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language like Python, Scala, Julia, Ruby, or Java, C#, etc.
Strong understanding of big data concepts and knowledge of big data languages/tools such as Hive, Pig, Mahout or Spark.
Core responsibilities:
Leads development of analytical models using statistical, machine learning and data mining models. Defines model development tactics.
Defines requirements for exploratory and ad hoc data analysis. Generalizes ad hoc analysis to develop new solutions and products.
Introduces new classes of business metrics.
Defines feature engineering and extraction tactics.
Collaborates with the data architects of various data platforms (big data, relational and non-relational) to define requirements for data architecture enhancements and new data ingestion.
Utilizes Hadoop, SQL and NoSQL languages, tools and technologies to extract and process data for analytical needs. Designs and architects data processing pipelines.
Utilizes Big Data Analytical tools and packages to build highly scalable analytical models
Leads the analysis and formalization of the business problems. Collaborated with business owners.
Leading the team in adoption of new analytical algorithms, tools and technologies.
Designs and implements new methodologies and algorithms.
Stays up to date in understanding and contributes to the company and organization strategy.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work variable schedule if necessary.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10001, US
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