• Data Scientist

    Robert Half Technology (Woodland Hills, CA)


    Description

    To Apply:

    If this is a fit, please email Valerie Nielsen with a copy of your resume (her email address is on the front page of her LinkedIn!) for immediate response!

     

    Job Title: Senior Data Scientist

     

    Compensation: $200,000 – $220,000 base salary

    Job Summary:

    We’re seeking an intellectually curious and collaborative Senior Data Scientist to join our team in Woodland Hills. This is a unique opportunity to be the first and sole internal data scientist, helping to build a center of excellence in machine learning as we transition from working with Bain & Co. to bringing everything in-house by January 2025.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead the development of pricing and demand forecasting models for the Travel, Hospitality, or Ecommerce industries.

    + Work closely with business stakeholders to identify data-driven opportunities and make actionable recommendations.

    + Collaborate with Bain & Co. consultants through year-end, ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer and establishing best practices for future data science initiatives.

    + Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models using Python and modern data science frameworks.

    + Work with large-scale data processing tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Databricks) and cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS experience acceptable if willing to learn Azure).

    + Play a key role in establishing a data-driven culture and building internal expertise around advanced analytics and ML.

    Requirements

    Must Haves:

    • 5+ years of experience in data science (flexible for candidates with strong academic backgrounds)

    • Hands-on pricing and demand forecasting experience in the Travel, Hospitality, or Ecommerce industries

    • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Economics, or Mathematics strongly preferred

    • Proficiency in Python with a focus on machine learning and predictive modeling

    • Intellectual curiosity and ability to translate data insights into impactful business recommendations

    Preferred Experience:

    • Familiarity with Spark, Hadoop, Databricks, and the Azure platform (AWS experience okay if willing to learn Azure)

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    • Be the first and sole internal senior data scientist, with a chance to shape and influence data science practices as we build our internal capability.

    • Competitive base salary ($200–220k) and a collaborative environment.

    • Exciting projects with real-world impact on pricing and demand forecasting in dynamic industries.

     

    If you’re ready to take ownership of impactful data science initiatives and help build a center of excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

     

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