Senior Data Scientist

About the role

The Senior Data Scientist position is part of the Data Science team within the Technology Division at College Board. This is a full-time, remote role with the option for a hybrid schedule for candidates living near College Board offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning applications
• Design and implement high-quality software using the latest cloud and machine learning technologies
• Independently manage and complete all work needed to deliver small or medium-sized applications and analyses on time and at a very high level of quality
• Help identify and build major components of complex machine learning models
• Judiciously evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of models and articulate considerations and concerns around implementing models in the context of the business application
• Build functions, APIs, and data stores to make predictions and analyses accessible to other systems
• Data engineering, exploration, and analysis
• Create insights from existing data and drive the collection of new data
• Create reproducible, documented analyses and models that lend themselves to automation
• Team Operations & Success
• Help the team break down work into manageable tasks and support its Agile maturity
• Substantially improve the team's productivity and quality by enhancing tools, processes, and code structure
• Advise other teams on Machine Learning projects and assist with establishing Machine Learning governance
• Avoid production issues by identifying and resolving them

Requirements

Master’s in a quantitative discipline or computer science, OR a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience

• Programming expertise in Python and pandas, advanced skills in SQL
• Expertise in data and statistical analysis
• Proven experience in developing Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) solutions to solve real-world problems
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• A passion for solving difficult problems creatively
• Excellent communication and listening skills, and ability to help others understand both problems and solutions
• Knowledge in CI/CD, DevOps and Agile
• Knowledge in developing applications on a Serverless or Microservices cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP, etc.)

Qualifications

Passionate about expanding educational and career opportunities and committed to mission-driven work

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and should possess clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite tools is preferred, though a willingness to learn is equally valued

Skills

A passion for solving difficult problems creatively

Excellent communication and listening skills, and are able to help others understand both problems and solutions

Able to tell a story with your data

Worked within a close-knit team and enjoy helping your colleagues succeed

Knowledge in CI/CD, DevOps and Agile

Knowledge in developing applications on a Serverless or Microservices cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP, etc.)

Benefits

Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions

A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters

A team that invests in your development and success

Comprehensive package designed to help you thrive

Thoughtful approach to compensation

Competitive salary and benefits

Open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process

Pay

Hiring range for this role is $153,000 - $166,000

Schedule

This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).