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Lead Data Scientist

Name: Remote-Lead-Data-Scientist
Brand: Turing

Turing.com is looking for a Lead Data Scientist who will be responsible for business/product research, creating critical KPIs, and setting product team goals, along with providing suggestions and market information to assist in resolving complex business issues.

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Job Responsibilities

Take charge of the organization's data science vision and strategy
Create innovative tools, cutting-edge analytical methods, and products.
As part of co-innovation projects, collaborate with important clients and stakeholders to assist in the creation of proprietary analytical products and bespoke scores
Make sure that all analytical output is subject to quality monitoring by beginning and experienced data scientists
Successfully convey the "so what" of the analysis to key stakeholders by utilizing powerful data visualizations, excellent presentation techniques, and business language
Help junior and intermediate data scientists enhance their careers and their skill sets in data science
Using cutting-edge approaches and procedures, as well as developing new ones when necessary, support the redesign of the data science model development lifecycle
Take care of project management, including establishing the technical and business requirements, scheduling resources, and designing analytical solutions.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
At least 3+ years of relevant experience as a data scientist
3+ years of experience working in a large data environment with Python, SQL, and R
3+ years of experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, clustering, decision trees, and neural networks (including LSTMs, and RNNs)
3+ years of relevant experience in the development and application of analytical solutions to real-world problems
2+ years of modeling experience with the top tools, such as Transformers, Tensorflow, XGBoost, Scikit Learn, and PyTorch
2+ years of experience developing and leading the technical vision of an organization and working independently and closely with senior leadership to lead data science to continued success into the future
Knowledge of, innate skill for, and excitement for experimenting with new technology and swiftly determining their value within organizations
Nice to have some working knowledge of financial services, telecommunications, or utilities
Prior experience working with browser-level data to extract insights is desirable
Nice to have some experience working with credit or fraud data
Experience in leadership and mentorship along with development and deployment of models in a cloud-based environment such as GCP and Firestore is desirable
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turing?

Turing is an AGI infrastructure company specializing in post-training large language models (LLMs) to enhance advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and cognitive tasks. Founded in 2018, Turing leverages the expertise of its globally distributed technical, business, and research experts to help Fortune 500 companies deploy customized AI solutions that transform operations and accelerate growth. As a leader in the AGI ecosystem, Turing partners with top AI labs and enterprises to deliver cutting-edge innovations in generative AI, making it a critical player in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

How many rounds do I need to clear before selection?

After uploading your resume, you will have to go through the three tests -- seniority assessment, tech stack test, and live coding challenge. Once you clear these tests, you are eligible to apply to a wide range of jobs available based on your skills.

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What kind of developers does Turing hire?

We, at Turing, hire remote developers for over 100 skills like React/Node, Python, Angular, Swift, React Native, Android, Java, Rails, Golang, PHP, Vue, among several others. We also hire engineers based on tech roles and seniority.

What level English is necessary to get a job?

Communication is crucial for success while working with American clients. We prefer candidates with a B1 level of English i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with our clients and native speakers.

Do you have positions for any other profile apart from developers?

Currently, we have openings only for the developers because of the volume of job demands from our clients. But in the future, we might expand to other roles too. Do check out our careers page periodically to see if we could offer a position that suits your skills and experience.

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