Staff Data Scientist

Position: Staff Data Scientist, Via Transportation, Inc. (New York City, NY) - Telecommuting permitted Duties: - Apply advanced quantitative and statistical methods to support business model development and product innovation. - Develop and implement Bayesian models and stochastic simulations to generate insights and predictions, including analyses of user behavior and system performance. - Manage projects end-to-end, including data extraction, cleaning, and preparation; model development and validation; and deployment of analytical solutions. - Design and develop proof-of-concept applications, as needed, to operationalize and demonstrate modeling results. - Prepare and deliver regular reports and presentations summarizing methodologies, progress, and key findings to stakeholders. Salary: - $115,835 to $175,000 Requirements: - Master’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field. - Experience completing at least two (2) projects utilizing Bayesian inference, stochastic modeling, or a combination of both, gained in either academic or professional settings. - Demonstrated experience developing high-quality functional or object-oriented code, evidenced by approximately 10,000 lines of code written in Python, R, or another programming language suitable for data analytics. - Telecommuting permitted. Contact: - Sharon Lee, SVP, People Operations - Via Transportation, Inc. - 114 5th Avenue, 17th Floor - New York, NY, 20022 - (888) 501-7511 - [email protected] Via is an equal opportunity employer.