Staff Data Scientist - AI Innovation for Talent Platforms

Were hiring a Staff Data Scientist to help shape the future of our AI-powered technology marketplace for engineering talent. In this strategic role, you'll apply deep statistical knowledge, advanced modeling, and rigorous experimentation to build data-driven products that enhance talent matching, client engagement, and enterprise AI solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead development of machine learning, statistical, and generative AI models focused on recommendation systems and predictive analytics
• Drive research initiatives to improve model scalability, interpretability, and real-world impact
• Build experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, causal inference, statistical validation) to guide product decisions
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy and monitor models in production
• Align data science efforts with product strategy and client needs
• Stay ahead of AI and GenAI trends, recommending innovations and best practices
• Share thought leadership through publications, conferences, and mentoring

Leadership Mindset
You'll lead through influence and example not hierarchy. We value:

• Humility and accountability: You share credit, own mistakes, and welcome better ideas
• Cross-functional collaboration: You break silos and prioritize company-wide success
• Curiosity and feedback: You seek diverse perspectives and continuous improvement
• Ownership mentality: You solve problems proactively and follow through
• Hands-on leadership: You stay engaged in the details while guiding others
• Business-first thinking: You connect data science to real-world impact

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a STEM field with strong research experience
• 10+ years in data science, with expertise in modeling, optimization, and statistical analysis
• Proven success building and deploying ML and GenAI models, ideally in marketplace or recommendation systems
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, SQL, and cloud-based platforms
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Experience translating complex findings into actionable insights
• Bonus: Published research, patents, or conference presentations

This is a high-impact opportunity for a data science leader ready to drive innovation and shape the future of AI-powered talent solutions.