Staff Data Scientist

Job Description

Position Type :

Full time Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired :

Doctor of Philosophy Travel Percentage :

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ownership across all data science aspects of products, ranging from data streams to machine learning, from observability to product strategy

Architect and help build state-of-the-art, robust, efficient, and observable statistical and machine learning models

Develop large-scale data pipelines using off-the-shelf data tools to optimize quality and performance

Create frameworks to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities, providing actionable insights for product, engineering, and operations teams

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into data-driven solutions

Clearly communicate findings and insights to cross-functional stakeholders, and drive roadmap

Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and communicate internally

Help junior scientists grow via technical leadership and mentorship

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Requirements

PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Math, Physics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a similar quantitative field

8+ years of experience in a data science role or similar 

Proven experience applying machine learning and statistical modeling techniques to a range of real-world problems

Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, with familiarity in coding concepts and version control via git

Expertise in traditional machine learning and neural network (Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch) frameworks

Proven experience leading and mentoring junior data scientists, and establishing a high bar for technical excellence

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, thriving in fast-paced environments

Proficiency with feature stores, machine learning model governance, model monitoring, A/B testing, and champion/challenger setups

Experience with real-time data processing (Kafka, Flink, Azure Stream, Spark), and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Preferred Qualifications

Published state-of-the-art research in recognized journals and conference talks 

Familiarity with payment networks, banking systems, and fintech software

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What We Offer

At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you’ll receive:

Opportunities to innovate in fintech

Tools for personal and professional growth

An inclusive and diverse work environment

Resources to invest in your community

Competitive salary and benefits

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Sourcing Model

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