Description:

Agrovision is a global food company based in Century City, CA, focused on revolutionizing the produce category with nutritious and enjoyable snacking, particularly through their leading brand, Fruitist.
The company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to report to the Head of Data and work remotely, with preference for candidates in Chicago, Boston, New York, Dallas, or Miami.
The role involves analyzing complex datasets to derive insights that will drive growth and innovation within the company.
Responsibilities include transforming raw data into actionable recommendations, developing advanced machine learning and AI models, and collaborating with business leaders to identify opportunities for data science solutions.
The Senior Data Scientist will also mentor teams, align data engineering efforts with data science goals, and manage the implementation of scalable data solutions.

Requirements:

Candidates must possess an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or applied mathematics.
A minimum of 5-10 years of experience leading data science teams is required, with experience in crop modeling and remote sensing considered a plus.
Expert-level programming skills in Python, particularly in machine learning, AI, statistics, and advanced analytics, are essential.
Familiarity with SQL, Spark, Pandas, and Numpy is beneficial.
The candidate should have a strong problem-solving ability to translate business needs into actionable development workplans and support Data Scientists in their development.
Experience with statistical and data engineering techniques to ensure the integrity of outputs is necessary.
Candidates must be able to handle large datasets and work with relational databases.
A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills are required to convey complex ideas to colleagues and clients effectively.

Agrovision offers a remote work environment, allowing flexibility for employees.
The company emphasizes a human-centric hiring process, ensuring that all applications are reviewed by humans.
Candidates can expect a response to their applications within two weeks.
The role provides an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative solutions in the agriculture sector.