Data Scientist Iv

Role: Data Scientist IV
Location: Menlo Park, CA
6-Months, W2 Contract position.

Job Description:

• The main function of the Data Scientist is to produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries leading to prototype development and product improvement.
• Use a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data.
• Generate and test hypotheses and analyze and interpret the results of product experiments.
• Work with product engineers to translate prototypes into new products, services, and features and provide guidelines for large-scale implementation.
• Provide Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization support, which includes, but limited to support for the online customer service dashboards and other ad-hoc requests requiring data analysis and visual support.

Skills:

• Experienced in either programming languages such as Python and/or R, big data tools such as Hadoop, or data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing, including conveying complex information and promoting in-depth engagement on course topics.
• Experience working with large datasets.

Education/Experience:

• Master of Science degree in computer science or in a relevant field.

Top 3 must-have hard skills:

• 8 to 10 years of experience
• SQL
• STATS

Good to have skills:

• Ads or Monetization
• Previous client Experience
• Python

Story Behind the Need – Business Group and Key Projects:

• LOA Backfill - understanding the new page experience - how to monetize it

Compelling Story and Candidate Value Proposition:

• Getting exposure to both the business side and also the consumer side of FB exposure to how work brings in revenue

Typical Day in the Role:

• Working with a dedicated product team- engineers and PM
• Working with DS counterparts- working on similar Monetization projects

How will performance be measured:

• Support experiments, deep dive to find opportunities, accuracy and collaboration, communication findings

Pay Range: $65+
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.