Senior Data Scientist - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Puzzle. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Scientist in Latin America.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a critical role in shaping data-driven products that transform how individuals interact with the job market and education landscape. You'll lead advanced modeling efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the creation of innovative features that enhance product value. This position offers the opportunity to apply cutting-edge machine learning and NLP techniques to real-world challenges, while contributing to the broader mission of equity and accessibility through data. You’ll thrive in a remote-first, impact-focused environment where your contributions directly influence key strategic outcomes.

In Short

• Design and deploy predictive models such as salary estimators and demographic predictors to power core analytics.
• Fine-tune existing classifiers and develop novel features that support product innovation and commercialization.
• Apply NLP and LLM-based tools for data enrichment, classification, and entity recognition.
• Write clean, scalable Python code and build reproducible data pipelines using tools such as AWS S3, Snowflake, and Coiled (Dask).
• Ensure model performance, integrity, and compliance through rigorous evaluation, documentation, and collaboration with QA and data engineering teams.
• Mentor junior team members, support cross-functional initiatives, and contribute to product planning and strategic conversations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data science and machine learning.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with AWS services and data pipeline tools.
• Familiarity with NLP techniques and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Impact-focused work environment.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Contribute to innovative projects in the job market and education landscape.