Data Scientist

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design algorithms to infer key transportation patterns from various data sources

• Research and implement suitable strategies (e.g. regression models, neural networks, etc.) for solving data science problems

• Find and build real-world data sets for training various models and doing quality checks

• Productize data science algorithms within the StreetLight InSight platform, in collaboration with the Application Engineering team

• Create visualizations and dashboards to help tell stories with data

• Define and implement customized and/or cutting-edge solutions for customers

Desired Candidate Profile

• BS/MS in Mathematics, Computer Science or an Engineering discipline from a top university. Alternatively, a PhD focused on quantitative research and discovering insights from data is acceptable in lieu of a BS/MS plus experience.

• 0-2 years of experience in data science and/or statistics, using tools such as R or Python

• 1+ years of experience in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), and good understanding of relational concepts

• Strong understanding of techniques in data science (machine learning algorithms, regression analysis, etc.)

• Strong data analysis skills, knowing what can/cannot be possible, and ability to visualize data in the best way possible

• Good communication skills - written, visual (presentations), and verbal

• Ability to deliver adequate results on deadline, and make compromises to enable scalability and productization of algorithms

• Geo-spatial skills are a plus

• Knowledge of transportation data / industry is a plus

• Quick learner, and a strong team player

Role - Data Scientist

Industry Type - Software Product

Functional Area - Data Science & Analytics

Employment Type - Full Time, Permanent

Role Category - Data Science & Machine Learning

Education

UG : B.Sc in Math, Computers, B.Tech/B.E. in Any Specialization