Senior Data Scientist

Job Description

As a Sr. Data Scientist, you will be responsible for analyzing large and complex datasets from diverse sources, including movies, gaming, studios, and enterprise operations. You will leverage statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques to uncover valuable insights that drive decision-making in content development, marketing strategies, audience targeting, and enterprise-level functions such as finance, operations, and customer experience. Your work will support both creative and business teams in delivering data-driven strategies and maximizing the impact of our products and services.

Your Responsibilities:
Model Building & Training:
• Design, build, and validate machine learning models to predict key business outcomes such as user engagement, content performance (e.g., box office, streaming views), and customer retention in gaming platforms.
• Utilize supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, including regression models, classification algorithms, clustering, recommendation systems, and time series forecasting, to address business needs.
• Implement deep learning techniques, including neural networks and natural language processing (NLP) for advanced content analysis and user behavior prediction.
Model Deployment & Optimization:
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments, working closely with DevOps or engineering teams to ensure seamless integration into operational workflows.
• Continuously monitor model performance and refine models based on feedback and evolving data.
• Optimize models for efficiency, scalability, and accuracy, using advanced techniques like hyperparameter tuning, cross-validation, and model assembling .
Data Pipeline Development:
• Collaborate with data engineers to build and maintain efficient data pipelines for preprocessing large-scale datasets.
• Automate data collection, cleaning, and feature engineering processes to ensure timely and accurate data for model building.

Qualifications & Experiences:
• Bachelor's degree, MS, or greater in Computer/Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years relevant experience in D ata S cience .
• Expertise in a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks , random forests, deep learning etc.) and experience with applications of these techniques .
• Expertise in SQL and either Python or R, including experience with application deployment packages like R, Streamlit or Shiny.
• Experience with database technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, and others.
• Familiarity with BI tools ( Power BI , Looker, Tableau) and experience managing workflows in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency in big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hive).
• Experience working in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP) to facilitate data solutions.
*Atlanta based candidates are strongly preferred as relocation assistance is not approved for this position.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-744389-18-97-14-89-42 in your application.