AI Data Scientist

Viridios AI is at the forefront of solutions for the climate and sustainability markets. We have developed AI-based fair valuation and risk management models that solves a major problem in value transparency and is quickly becoming the market reference for fair prices of carbon credits (offsets), from forestry and agriculture to renewable energy and energy efficiency activities worldwide. There is much to do when it comes to applying technology in doing right by the planet and its inhabitants, and we are always looking for highly talented individuals to join us in this journey.

We are looking for a bright individual for the role of AI Data Scientist. You will join a highly qualified team with domain expertise and years of experience in markets and technology. This is your opportunity to grow into and contribute to some of the most prominent and important themes of our age: climate, sustainability and AI.

• This is a permanent position
• You will report to the Chief Model Officer
• Looking for candidates in the US, any state
• You will be working remote

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual cash bonus
• Employee stock allocated upfront in an early-stage company with tremendous upside
• A vibrant and creative work environment
• Exposure to one of the most exciting sectors today

Responsibilities

• Source, clean and analyze datasets for AI model training
• Research, explore, implement and evaluate AI models and solutions
• Build AI model prototypes as well as production-quality models for deployment
• Write documentation and model documentation

Required

• Bachelor's degree in any technical subject (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, etc)
• Proven aptitude to developing practical AI solutions (past or current employment, personal projects, etc)
• Proven knowledge of models codifying data into embeddings vectors as well as models involving knowledge graphs
• Advanced skills in Python (numpy, scipy, pandas, etc) and TensorFlow 2
• Basic skills in SQL, MongoDB or other database frameworks
• Advanced data exploration and visualization skills
• Good applied statistics skills, such as probability distributions, statistical testing, etc
• Fast learner, capable of quickly gaining domain expertise in the highly complex climate and sustainability markets
• Clear analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to envision and propose new and creative ways to solutions
• Passion for technology and issues related to climate and sustainability markets
• Ability to work well with teams in a collaborative way
• Exceptional technical and business communication in English, verbal and written

Preferred

• MA and/or MS, even better if PhD
• Demonstrable advanced skills in TensorFlow through projects (e.g., Github, etc)
• Experience in financial markets, even better in carbon and/or commodities markets
• Experience managing complex technology projects

** Please note that pre-selected candidates will undergo proficiency tests in TensorFlow model building and training