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Senior data scientist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior data scientist job postings.
Sample senior data scientist requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in data science.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.
  • Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark.
  • Extensive knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques.
Sample required senior data scientist soft skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to communicate complex data findings in an understandable manner.

Senior data scientist job description example 1

Apple senior data scientist job description

Want to push the envelope on human-computer interaction at Apple? Contribute to a product that is redefining mobile and desktop computing, and work with the people who are building the intelligent assistant that helps millions of people get things done - just by asking! Our vision for the Siri Data organization is to improve Siri by using data as the voice of our customers. Within this organization the mission of the Analytics team is to inform the evolution of Siri through measurement and analysis of the user experience. Part of this mission is achieved through evaluation and experimentation; as a Data Scientist, you will help to evolve our core methods and technologies. Opportunities open in Cupertino, CA and Seattle, WA.
Key Qualifications


Expertise in statistical modeling, study design, human computation, and knowledge of how to leverage these skills to solve complex business problems Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to data scientists, engineers, and business partners Data-querying skills (SQL and/or Spark, etc.) Experience with a scripting language for statistical modeling and data processing (e.g., Python, R, or Scala) Ability to stay focused and prioritize competing demands while achieving exceptional quality History of building and managing cross-functional partnerships Innovative, collaborative, and product focused



Description


The AI/ML Data Organization is seeking a talented Data Scientist to conduct human evaluation methodology research! Your work will provide the building blocks for evaluating and improving our Siri product. You will drive core metrics and help to produce annotated data sets that empower engineering teams to improve Siri.You will: - Conduct R&D to drive metrics development and evaluation methods - your work will drive sound statistical inferences about Siri product quality - Deep dive into complex business problems and determine how we can best engineer our evaluation systems to produce information that influence business decisions - Partner closely with cross functional teams (engineers, PMs, analysts) to get your methodological developments translated into technologies that Siri engineering will use to evaluate and improve Siri


Education & Experience


Cognitive Science, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, or other quantitative fields.Prefer advanced degree + 3 years of industry experience.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. senior data scientist job description

At WePay, our goal is to create a data-driven culture and to enable fact-based decision making. Business Analytics is tasked with helping the company achieve this vision by providing data and driving the adoption of analytics insights in everything we do. We are looking for a Data Scientist to join us on this journey and help take our analytics capability to the next level.

In this role , you will be responsible for identifying key metrics and conducting in-depth analyses to guide business and inform strategy decisions. You will work with cross-functional teams such as Product, Sales, Marketing, Account Management and Risk to upsell and cross-sell WePay products and to help improve our partners and merchants' experience.

The right individual will know how to frame a business issue and design the right analysis to find the answers, fluent in using SQL, python and other big data techniques, and adept at developing insights and building narratives to support key initiatives.
Please use a personal email such as gmail, yahoo, etc when applying to the role.


What you will do:


Collaborate with functions across the company to develop insights and analytic solutions for internal and external clients. Conduct in-depth analyses and build statistical models to identify trends and key drivers that inform important decisions in product, sales, risk and operations. Build data visualization by leveraging existing tools or developing new ones, as well as providing ongoing enhancements to business dashboards. Implement processes and build tools to make data access, extraction and analysis more efficient. Build and grow relationships with internal teams to proactively identify business needs and address them using analytics.



What we are looking for:


3+ years experience doing quantitative data analysis, ideally in online payments industry B. S. or M.S. in a quantitative field, such as Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science, from a top school Fluent in SQL, and experienced with a statistical software package and/or a programming language such as R or python Experienced with Looker,Tableau, Chartio, or other data visualization and BI tools Strong attention to details and organizational skills Comfortable handling sometimes ambiguously-defined problems, developing creative solutions and delivering against aggressive timelines Excellent communication and presentation skills, and proven ability to translate data into actionable insights A team player, and work well with teams across the company driving towards a common goal


JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

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Senior data scientist job description example 3

Honeywell senior data scientist job description

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address critical challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, productivity, global urbanization and energy. With approximately 129,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, Honeywell has an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything they make and do. Honeywell has been named a Top 100 Global Innovator for seven years in a row, recognizing the company's global reach of portfolio and invention influence.

In Kansas City, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Kansas City National Security Campus. This state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing and sourcing facility produces a wide array of intricate components to deliver trusted national security products and government services primarily for the NNSA. Honeywell FM&T's culture of integrity, commitment and continuous improvement enables them to deliver responsive, collaborative, and innovative management and technology services and products that translate into cutting edge solutions to complex national security issues.

***This position will be in Kansas City, MO***

Summary:

This individual will be responsible for leading problem analysis, customer interaction, solution design, front end and back-end integration, maintenance, and support of data science and analytics solutions. The selected candidate will:

+ Leverage the KCNSC's Big Data Platform (Hue, Apache Spark, Zeppelin, etc.) to lead the development and deployment of tools aimed at process improvement, defect reduction, and predictive analytics for manufacturing and business applications

+ Work directly with customers and business partners to develop requirements and provide technical solutions through an analysis of manufacturing/business needs and pain points

+ Support the ingestion, data preparation, curation, and governance of large, multi-faceted data sets supporting analytics models and workflows

+ Contribute to the production of information products, supporting visualization and data accessibility in a customer centric manner

+ Provide technical guidance or business process expertise, technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members

You Must Have:

+ BS in engineering from ABET accredited institution or master's degree in data science or related field, or two years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

+ Five or more years of relevant experience in data science or related technical activities

+ Expert using scripting and querying languages, such as Python, R, SQL, and others

+ Demonstrated experience in serving as a technical lead of moderately complex projects

+ Demonstrated analytical skills, proficient with computer software applications, and the ability to produce and consume written documentation

We Value:

+ Master's or Ph.D. in technical discipline leveraging data science techniques

+ Training and/or experience applying Theory of Constraints, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies

+ Demonstrated application of statistics, statistical modeling, statistical process control, and data visualization

+ Demonstrated project management skills, serving as project lead guiding less experienced team members in multiple facets of project execution

+ Proven mentoring ability to drive results and technical growth in peers

+ Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

FMT2021

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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