Junior Data Scientist

United States 
Full-Time
Pay Range: $85,000 – $115,000 per year 
Visa: H1B Sponsorship Available | STEM OPT & OPT Candidates Welcome

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Junior Data Scientist to join our data and analytics team. This role is ideal for entry level candidates or early-career professionals who are passionate about transforming data into actionable insights using statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization techniques.

You will collaborate with Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and business stakeholders to build predictive models and data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis (EDA)

• Develop and evaluate machine learning models

• Apply statistical analysis and hypothesis testing

• Build predictive and classification models

• Create dashboards and visualizations to present insights

• Work with structured and unstructured datasets

• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or related STEM field

• 0–2 years of experience (internship, research, or academic projects acceptable)

• Strong understanding of Statistics, Probability, and Linear Algebra

• Knowledge of Machine Learning fundamentals

• Basic understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms

Technical Skills (ATS Keywords)

Programming Languages

• Python

• R

• SQL

• Java (basic knowledge)

Data Science & ML Libraries

• Pandas

• NumPy

• Scikit-learn

• TensorFlow

• PyTorch

• XGBoost

Data Visualization

• Tableau

• Power BI

• Matplotlib

• Seaborn

• Plotly

Big Data & Processing

• Apache Spark

• PySpark

• Hadoop

Cloud Platforms

• AWS (S3, SageMaker, EC2)

• Microsoft Azure

• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

Concepts & Methodologies

• Regression

• Classification

• Clustering

• Time Series Analysis

• Feature Engineering

• Model Evaluation Metrics

• A/B Testing

• Data Mining

• ETL processes

• Agile/Scrum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with real-world datasets

• Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Understanding of Deep Learning basics

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and presentation abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $85,000 – $115,000 annually

• Performance-based bonuses

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• H1B transfer & new sponsorship support

• STEM OPT extension support

• Career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates, including international professionals requiring H1B sponsorship or STEM OPT support.