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Remote Data Scientist

at Jiffy

Posted 2 days ago 3 applied

Description:

  • Jiffy.com is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist to join their growing analytics team.
  • The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data engineering.
  • This role requires a leader who can build sophisticated models, mentor junior team members, and translate technical insights into actionable strategies for business stakeholders.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced predictive models and data-driven solutions to optimize e-commerce operations.
  • The Data Scientist will collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to identify opportunities for data science applications and define project scopes.
  • The role involves performing in-depth exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and insights from large datasets.
  • The candidate will develop and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality and integrity for modeling initiatives.
  • Clear communication of complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential.
  • Mentoring junior data scientists and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team is expected.
  • Staying updated on the latest advancements in data science and evaluating their applicability to the business is crucial.

Requirements:

  • Education: A Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
  • Experience: A minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in data science, with at least 3 years focused on e-commerce, retail, or a similar high-volume consumer-facing industry is necessary.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and deploying data science models across a large and diverse assortment of products is essential.
  • Proven leadership experience, including leading projects and mentoring junior team members, is required.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Python and essential data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) is mandatory.
  • A strong command of SQL for data extraction and manipulation from various databases is needed.
  • Extensive experience with machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and experimental design (A/B testing) is required.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities, a strong analytical mindset, and attention to detail are necessary, along with the ability to translate business problems into quantitative questions and actionable solutions.

Benefits:

  • Opportunities to grow within the company are provided.
  • The position offers generous compensation and employer-paid benefits.
  • An annual wellness and professional development stipend is included.
  • The candidate will be part of a high-caliber and supportive team with proven results.
  • Employees enjoy the perks of receiving lots of clothing.