Senior Data Scientist

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist Location: United States (Can be based anywhere) Travel: As needed About the Role We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join a high-performing analytics team working on complex, real-world problems across multiple industries. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy advanced analytics and AI solutions that drive meaningful business impact. You'll work on a variety of projects, ranging from optimizing operations to building machine learning and AI-driven applications, while continuing to grow your technical and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities - Translate business problems into data-driven solutions - Perform exploratory data analysis and identify key insights - Build, test, and deploy machine learning and AI models - Develop and evaluate models using statistical techniques and experimentation (including A/B testing) - Work with modern AI approaches such as large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) when applicable - Deploy solutions via APIs or data pipelines and monitor performance over time - Collaborate with engineers and product teams to integrate solutions into applications - Ensure models are accurate, explainable, and scalable - Optimize performance, cost, and efficiency of models and pipelines What You'll Work With - Python and SQL for data science and analytics - Distributed computing tools like Spark/PySpark - Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP - Tools like Airflow, Databricks, Docker, and Kubernetes - Modern AI/ML techniques including deep learning and GenAI (nice to have) Qualifications - Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field - Experience applying machine learning to real-world datasets - Strong programming skills in Python and SQL - Experience with large-scale data processing (e.g., Spark) - Familiarity with cloud environments and modern data tools - Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment What We Offer - Exposure to a wide range of industries and use cases - Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and data science projects - A collaborative, fast-paced, and learning-focused environment - Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities - Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Originally posted on Himalayas