WFP Lead Data Scientist - Vice President

What you'll do

• Design and develop Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Statistical models.
• Manage the full model development lifecycle from problem framing to independent model review.
• Lead AI/ML projects while mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Translate business requirements into clearly defined technical objectives and feasible solutions.
• Select appropriate methodologies by staying current on the latest AI/ML research.
• Ensure the robustness of all data science solutions.
• Communicate data-driven recommendations and solutions in an easy-to-understand way.

What we're looking for

• Master’s Degree with 5+ years or Doctorate with 3+ years of experience as a data science professional in a quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience leading AI/ML projects with multiple team members.
• Hands-on experience developing statistical, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence models.
• Deep understanding of the math and theory behind AI/ML algorithms.
• Proficiency in data science programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala.
• Experience with big-data technologies like Hadoop and Spark, and familiarity with SQL or Hive.
• Advanced expertise with Time Series and Operations Research techniques (preferred).
• Experience with NLP, Neural Nets, public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), or leading complex cross-functional projects (preferred).