Senior Data Scientist

Job#: 3037670

Job Description:

The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement AI, Machine Learning, and Operations Research models that transform business objectives into data-driven solutions. This role advances the client's mission by optimizing decisions, improving operations, and enhancing customer experiences through applied analytics and innovation. The position responsibilities outlined below are not all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Translate business problems across a variety of areas into well-defined data science projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, scope, and defined KPIs.

Design, implement, and optimize advanced machine learning and optimization models to address complex challenges.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data, and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and seamless integration of data-driven solutions.

Monitor model performance in production, refining algorithms and processes to adapt to real-world data and evolving business needs.

Create and maintain detailed documentation for models, methodologies, and workflows to support team knowledge sharing.

Conduct testing and validation of models to ensure robustness, scalability, and reliability in production environments.

Present data-driven insights, findings, and outcomes to stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.

Stay up to date on advancements in machine learning and optimization, integrating innovative techniques and tools into projects.

Mentor junior data scientists by providing technical guidance, reviewing work, and supporting their professional development.

Demonstrate a commitment to ethical data science, ensuring the client's models and solutions are developed with fairness, transparency, and integrity.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills:

Expertise in operations research modeling (LP, IP, MIP) and tools (CPLEX, Gurobi, etc.)

Strong experience building machine learning models, including supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning methods

Experience with feature engineering, model evaluation, and hyperparameter tuning

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark, along with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, and LLMs

Experience developing and deploying solutions in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) with large datasets

Experience with streaming data architectures

Experience working in an Agile environment

Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD concepts

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills:

Exposure to hospitality, travel, or service industry data and optimization use cases

Strong understanding of data architecture and MLOps best practices

Proven ability to translate complex analytics into measurable business impact

Passion for continuous learning and innovation in applied data science

Education:

Master's degree in computer science, statistics, industrial engineering, or a related field required; PhD preferred

5+ years of experience in data science, operations research, or a related area (2+ years for candidates with a PhD)

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