Fearless is looking for a Data Scientist II to add to our diverse team of 200+ employees (and counting!).
What you'll be doing:
We're looking to change the world by building software with a soul, and we want your help.
The Data Scientist II is proficient in building algorithms, data modeling, and building data-driven solutions that solve customer business problems. They are responsible for partnering with customers to perform statistical analysis and build machine learning models. The Data Scientist II support prototypes and scalable production solutions to help customers make data-driven solutions.
What you should know:
- Preferred team member in Maryland with a hybrid work environment. Our office is located in the Spark Building in Baltimore!
- Fully remote options available for candidates located outside of Maryland.
- To protect our Fearless community, and in consideration of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health. Administration (OSHA), and a variety of public health authorities, Fearless is implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for our full workforce. This vaccine mandate will help keep our people and our community safe through this ongoing health crisis.
- All new employees must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for the position. Reasonable accommodations for qualified exemption requests will be considered.
Responsibilities and Contributions
Organizational and Leadership Role
- Coaches and mentors others by example and through direct coaching on machine learning and artificial intelligence skills.
- Takes initiative for their own growth through personal leadership.
- Strengthens our Data Science community and practice.
Functional Role
- Guides team on evaluating the customer's needs, advising on both the benefits and risks of potential artificial intelligence.
- Facilitates customer understanding of the impact of AI on their operating model and develops their skills in and comfort with machine learning solutions.
- Develops custom data models, algorithms, and predictive models to perform multifaceted analysis.
- Builds and maintains predictive models and machine learning algorithms from the ground up to solve real-world business challenges.
- Stitches, calibrates, and optimizes sparse and noisy data across various data sources.
- Collaborates with various stakeholders and teams of stakeholders to understand business problems, help define them into KPIs, and deliver insightful analysis in reports or visualizations.
- Conducts regular, ad-hoc data and analysis needs to better understand customer behaviors.
- Supports and guides teams in running growth programs and A/B tests by analyzing results and communicating findings and insights.
- Understands, monitors, and collaborates with teams to ensure ongoing data quality.
- Researches industry trends, advising the customer on applicable solutions and applying them to support their organizational needs.
- Works with the customer and relevant stakeholders to understand the potential impacts on the customer and the broader community of any models that are in development.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Competencies
Must-Have Skills
- Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with deep learning tools and at least one machine learning tool, such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, TensorFlow, sciket-learn, or cloud-provider equivalents.
- Proven skills in statistics, data processing, or data annotation.
- Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Python or R.
- Proficiency with various types of databases, such as relational, key-value, document, graph.
- Proficient in OLAP data storage technologies like data lakes, and data warehouses.
- Proven ability to work with at least one machine learning tool like Hadoop, Apache Spark, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn, or cloud-provider equivalents.
- Skilled in the usage of visualization tools and techniques like D3 Dash, ggplot, Tableau, or equivalents.
- Proficient in cloud computing technologies such as Azure, Databricks, AWS, Google Cloud Platform.
- Ability to view data and determine what questions to ask, what assumptions to make, what algorithms to use, and how to get the biggest impact from it.
- Ability to understand and respond to customer needs and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team.
- Experience working in an agile environment.
- Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, build relationships, and influence others.
Icing-on-the-Cake Skills
- BS in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technology-related degree.
- Understanding of software architecture, full-stack development, and platform solutions in the development and production of artificial intelligence that meet the mission objectives and goals of our clients.
Compensation:
We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model that ensures everyone at Fearless — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or negotiation skills — is given equal pay for equal work.
So, what's next?
Over the years, we've honed a 3-step interview process that helps ensure that every employee we hire is the right fit for us and that we're the right fit for them. If we think you're a good fit, we'll get in touch and start scheduling your interviews!
- Culture Add Interview - We're a people-first company, so we always start off by getting to know more about you, how you work, what your career goals are, and what you're passionate about. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for Fearless, so don't be shy!
- Technical Interview - This is where we get into the nitty gritty of the project. During the Technical Interview, you'll be interviewed by our Passion Coaches and/or the team's Project Lead to make sure your skills align with the project requirements.
- Business Interview - At this point, you've made it to the final frontier! The Business Interview is when you'll meet with Fearless leadership to dot the i's, cross the t's, and determine whether or not we'll be moving forward with the hiring process.
Why Fearless?
Our people make us who we are. We believe that every member of the Fearless team has something to share, and we value the unique viewpoint you'll bring to our community. But we value your community, too, so we offer fulfilling work that stays in balance with the rest of life. Because everyone has different needs, desires, and goals, our benefits offer the choices and flexibility that our team members need to live well and succeed. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:
- Flexible schedule
- Family-friendly workplace
- 3 weeks accrued PTO + 1 week sick leave + 10 federal holidays + your birthday off
- 100% coverage of the employee-only premium for HSA, HMO, or PPO plan and Employee Wellness Plan
- Tech, education / training, and snack allowances
- Free parking in downtown Baltimore / public transit coverage
- Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions
About Fearless:
Fearless is a full-stack digital services firm in Baltimore that delivers sleek, modern, and user-friendly software designed to push the boundaries of possibility. It's our mission to build software with a soul — tools that empower communities and make a difference — so we can create a world where good software powers the things that matter.
That's not our only goal, though. We also strive to create a purple culture that makes our employees excited to come to work every day. That's why we encourage our employees to pursue their passions, both in and out of the office. With built-in company mentoring, continuing education support, flexible schedules, and a family-friendly work environment, we've created a culture that allows our team to thrive professionally and personally.
Fearless believes in equal opportunity employment. We won't discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, gender, nationality, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual orientation. As a company and as individuals, we're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team, our family members, our clients, our subcontractors, and our vendors.