Data Scientist (Forward Deployed)

📋 Description Deploy production use cases to deliver measurable ROI. Benchmark against client baselines (XGBoost, LightGBM) and validate data. Collaborate with research/product teams to translate pain points into roadmap inputs. Define strategy to identify problems, prevent leakage, and manage last-mile integration. Collaborate with Sales/SA to align stakeholders and explain predictions. 🎯 Requirements PhD or master's in CS/Math/Stats or equivalent. 2+ years as a technical IC (data scientist or software engineer). Experience with Docker, orchestration, and performant APIs (FastAPI/Flask). End-to-end pipeline mastery: framing, pre-processing, ML algorithm, validation. Deep data handling with PySpark and Pandas; memory optimization. Proven ability to optimize models for a business problem. 🎁 Benefits Competitive compensation with salary and equity. Comprehensive health coverage for you and dependents. Paid parental leave for new parents. Relocation support for moving to join the team. Mission-driven, low-ego culture with ownership and action.