Senior Data Scientist - QuantumBlack

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

• You will join our Warsaw office, as a data scientist at QuantumBlack. You will work with other data scientists, data engineers, machine learning engineers, designers and project managers on interdisciplinary projects, using maths, stats and machine learning to derive structure and knowledge from raw data across various industry sectors. 

Who you are

• You are a highly collaborative individual who is capable of laying aside your own agenda, listening to and learning from colleagues, challenging thoughtfully and prioritizing impact. You search for ways to improve things and work collaboratively with colleagues. You believe in iterative change, experimenting with new approaches, learning and improving to move forward quickly

Our Tech Stack

• While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, we often leverage the following technologies: Python, PySpark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, SQL, Airflow, Databricks, our own OSS called Kedro (check out a Kedro tutorial video here), container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, cloud solutions such as AWS, GCP or Azure, and more!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• As a senior data scientist at QuantumBlack, you will work in multi-disciplinary environments harnessing data to provide real-world impact for organisations globally. You will influence many of the recommendations our clients need to positively change their businesses and enhance performance.

Role responsibilities

• Work on highly complex and extremely varied data sets from some of the world’s largest organisations to solve real world problems
• Develop data science products and solutions for clients as well as for our data science team
• Write highly optimized code to advance our internal Data Science Toolbox
• Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with specialists in machine learning, engineering and design
• Focus on modelling by working alongside the Data Engineering team
• Add real-world impact to your academic expertise, as you are encouraged to write papers and present at meetings and conferences should you wish
• Take part in R&D (video: R&D at QuantumBlack); attend conferences such as NIPS and ICML as well as data science retrospectives where you will have the opportunity to share and learn from your co-workers
• Work in one of the most advanced data science teams globally 

What you’ll learn

• How successful projections on real world problems across a variety of industries are completed through referencing past deliveries of end to end machine learning pipelines
• Build products alongside the Core engineering team and evolve the engineering process to scale with data, handling complex problems and advanced client situations
• Best practices in software development and productionise machine learning by working with our Machine Learning Engineering teams which optimise code for model development and scale it
• Work with our UX and Visual Design teams to interpret your complex models into stunning and user-focused visualisations
• Using new technologies and problem-solving skills in a multicultural and creative environment
• You will work on the frameworks and libraries that our teams of data scientists and data engineers use to progress from data to impact. Watch our Protocols series video tutorial. You will guide global companies through data science solutions to transform their businesses and enhance performance across industries including healthcare, automotive, energy and elite sport. 
• Real-World Impact – No project is ever the same; we work across multiple sectors, providing unique learning and development opportunities internationally.
• Fusing Tech & Leadership – We work with the latest technologies and methodologies and offer first class learning programmes at all levels.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork - Our teams include data scientists, engineers, project managers, UX and visual designers who work collaboratively to enhance performance.
• Innovative Work Culture – Creativity, insight and passion come from being balanced. We cultivate a modern work environment through an emphasis on wellness, insightful talks and training sessions.
• Striving for Diversity – With colleagues from over 40 nationalities, we recognise the benefits of working with people from all walks of life... check out our Women Transforming Tech highlights reel and our Kedro playlist ?

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics or econometrics, economics, physics or any related field)
• 6+ years of professional experience in programming and solving business problems using data mining or optimization techniques
• 2+ years of experiences in client facing position
• In-depth expertise in machine learning and statistical learning
• Fluency in R or Python
• Strong knowledge of minimal one data science or decision science domain such as e.g. artificial intelligence, econometrics, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), time series forecasting, uplift modelling
• Ability to describe analytic processes from start to finish in your area of expertise
• Fluent in English and preferably Polisy