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Data Scientist Lead

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Argentina

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What youโ€™ll work on

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  • Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, overseeing project execution

  • Deploy and monitor machine learning projects in production

  • Translate complex business challenges into data science frameworks and plans

  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to produce insights

  • Present findings and data science value to non-technical stakeholders and leadership

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Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, overseeing project execution
Deploy and monitor machine learning projects in production
Translate complex business challenges into clear data science frameworks and project plans.
Conduct in-depth research and apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to generate actionable insights.
Effectively communicate findings and the value of data science solutions to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership

What youโ€™ll bring

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Core experience

  • High proficiency in Python and clean, maintainable code
  • Practical software development practices, including Git version control
  • Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and machine learning theory
  • Ability to distill complex findings into clear presentations for diverse audiences
  • Passion for guiding and developing junior talent
Qualification wording
High proficiency in Python, with a strong emphasis on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Solid understanding and practical application of software development principles, including collaborative coding and version control using Git.
Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and machine learning theory
Excellent ability to distill complex quantitative findings into clear, concise, and persuasive presentations for diverse audiences.
A passion for guiding and developing junior talent

Tools in this posting

  • Python
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Databricks
  • dbt
  • GCP
Source โ€” Tool mentions in context
- Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, overseeing project execution, and facilitating their professional growth. - Architect and implement robust, high-quality code in Python, enforcing best practices for software development and version control using Git. - Deploy and monitor machine learning projects in production, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance over time.
Required Skills ๐Ÿ’ป - Programming Expertise: High proficiency in Python, with a strong emphasis on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. - Software Development Best Practices: Solid understanding and practical application of software development principles, including collaborative coding and version control using Git.
๐ŸŒŸ Our Partnerships - Amazon Web Services - Astronomer
- Remote-first culture โ€“ work from anywhere! ๐ŸŒ - AWS, DBT, Google Cloud, Azure & Databricks certifications fully covered - In-Company English Lessons.
- Astronomer - Databricks ๐ŸŒŸ Our Values
- Proven experience in a data science role with a track record of leading projects or mentoring team members. - Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Databricks. - Previous experience in a client-facing or consulting role.

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Job description

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๐Ÿš€ Join Our Data Products and Machine Learning Development Remote Startup! ๐Ÿš€
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Muttdata is a dynamic startup committed to crafting innovative systems using cutting-edge Big Data and Machine Learning technologies.
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Weโ€™re looking for a Data Scientist Lead to help take our expertise to the next level. If you consider yourself a data nerd like us, weโ€™d love to connect! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿš€ What We Do

  • Leveraging our expertise, we build modern Machine Learning systems for demand planning and budget forecasting.
  • Developing scalable data infrastructures, we enhance high-level decision-making, tailored to each client.
  • Offering comprehensive Data Engineering and custom AI solutions, we optimize cloud-based systems.
  • Using Generative AI, we help e-commerce platforms and retailers create higher-quality ads, faster.
  • Building deep learning models, we enhance visual recognition and automation for various industries, improving product categorization, quality control, and information retrieval.
  • Developing recommendation models, we personalize user experiences in e-commerce, streaming, and digital platforms, driving engagement and conversions.

๐ŸŒŸ Our Partnerships

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Astronomer
  • Databricks

๐ŸŒŸ Our Values

  • ๐Ÿ“Š We are Data Nerds
  • ๐Ÿค— We are Open Team Players
  • ๐Ÿš€ We Take Ownership
  • ๐ŸŒŸ We Have a Positive Mindset
  • ย 
    ๐Ÿ” Curious about what weโ€™re up to? Check out our case studies and dive into our blog post to learn more about our culture and the exciting projects weโ€™re working on! ๐Ÿš€

Responsibilities ๐Ÿค“

  • Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, overseeing project execution, and facilitating their professional growth.
  • Architect and implement robust, high-quality code in Python, enforcing best practices for software development and version control using Git.
  • Deploy and monitor machine learning projects in production, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance over time.
  • Translate complex business challenges into clear data science frameworks and project plans.
  • Conduct in-depth research and apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to generate actionable insights.
  • Effectively communicate findings and the value of data science solutions to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership through compelling presentations and reports.
  • Guide junior team members in developing their presentation skills and confidence in sharing their work.
  • Proactively identify and propose innovative data-driven opportunities and approaches to add value to the business.
  • Foster a collaborative environment, enabling the team to work in parallel to accelerate progress and deliver results for our clients efficiently.

Required Skills ๐Ÿ’ป

  • Programming Expertise: High proficiency in Python, with a strong emphasis on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Software Development Best Practices: Solid understanding and practical application of software development principles, including collaborative coding and version control using Git.
  • Theoretical Depth: Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and machine learning theory, with the ability to understand and implement new techniques from academic literature.
  • Problem-Solving & Innovation: A creative and analytical mindset with a talent for proposing novel solutions to challenging problems.
  • Communication & Presentation: Excellent ability to distill complex quantitative findings into clear, concise, and persuasive presentations for diverse audiences.
  • Leadership & Mentoring: A passion for guiding and developing junior talent, fostering a supportive and high-performing team environment.

Nice to Have Skills ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • Proven experience in a data science role with a track record of leading projects or mentoring team members.
  • Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Databricks.
  • Previous experience in a client-facing or consulting role.
  • A portfolio of completed data science projects or contributions to open-source libraries.

๐ŸŽ Perks

  • Remote-first culture โ€“ work from anywhere! ๐ŸŒ
  • AWS, DBT, Google Cloud, Azure & Databricks certifications fully covered
  • In-Company English Lessons.
  • Birthday off + an extra vacation week (Mutt Week! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ)
  • Referral bonuses โ€“ help us grow the team & get rewarded!
  • Maslow: Monthly credits to spend in our benefits marketplace.
  • โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ๏ธ Annual Mutters' Trip โ€“ an unforgettable getaway with the team!
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Monthly Childcare Reimbursementย  โ€“ Because supporting families matters too

Employment type

Remote - Latam

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๐Ÿš€ Join Our Data Products and Machine Learning Development Remote Startup! ๐Ÿš€ Muttdata is a dynamic startup committed to crafting innovative systems using cutting-edge Big Data and Machine Learning technologies.
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