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Job Location drjobs

San Ramon, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 117000 - 176000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Who We Are

Robert Half one of FORTUNEs Worlds Most Admired Companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is hiring for a Data Scientist II to join the Data Science department.

About the Role:

Ready to revolutionize the future of datadriven decisionmaking Join our pioneering Data Science team as we embark on an exciting journey to unlock insights drive innovation and shape the landscape of our organizations success. If youre passionate about leveraging cuttingedge generative AI technologies and transforming raw data into actionable insight we want you on our team!

The Data Scientist II will be responsible for leading advanced data analytics projects leveraging Azure and Microsoft data services and building Gen AI agents. This role demands a deep understanding of data science methodologies machine learning algorithms Gen AI concepts and big data technologies. The incumbent will work closely with crossfunctional teams to understand business needs and formulate and execute data science solutions that drive significant business impact.

What Youll Do:

Data Analytics and Modeling:

  • Develop and implement advanced predictive models and statistical analysis using a variety of machine learning algorithms.

  • Suggest algorithms or models appropriate for specific use cases and applications.

  • Analyze and extract relevant information from large amounts of historical business data to help automate and optimize key processes with business teams.

  • Apply technical solutions to business problems and questions using large scale data analytics and machine learning; create highly calibrated solutions for business problems.

  • Work closely with software engineering teams to drive realtime model experiments implementations and new feature creations.

  • Continuously evaluate and refine models based on performance metrics.

  • Utilize cloud technologies such as Azure Machine Learning Azure Databricks and other Microsoft data services for data processing model building and deployment.

Large Language Model Finetuning:

  • Enhance and evolve the performance of large language models by refining their capabilities through targeted finetuning.

  • Steer both the research trajectory and the practical engineering efforts of the team.

  • Formulate and enact algorithms for model enhancement tweak critical hyperparameters and heighten overall model efficiency.

  • Guarantee the integrity and relevance of datasets by conducting thorough preprocessing and data analysis within the finetuning workflow.

  • Conduct assessments on finetuned models making necessary modifications to boost their effectiveness.

  • Enhance performance of large language models by using prompt engineering useful personas and retrievalbased techniques.

  • Perform benchmarking on large language models with human in the loop and iteratively increase model performance.

  • Design and build multiagent workflows to solve complex business problems.

  • Foster a cooperative environment within the team providing guidance to peers to ensure a smooth finetuning operation that yields superior results.

  • Stay at the forefront of advancements in large language model technologies and applications perpetually refining technical expertise in model finetuning.

Data Management and Strategy:

  • Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams in an enterprise setting to integrate data science solutions into the broader tech stack and data strategy.

Business Collaboration and Insights:

  • Work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.

  • Translate complex datadriven findings into actionable business insights and communicate these effectively to nontechnical stakeholders.

Research and Development:

  • Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data science large language models and Azure technologies.

  • Conduct research to explore new methodologies and technologies that can enhance the organizations data analytics capabilities.

What Youll Need:

  • Bachelors degree in Statistics Computer Science Mathematics or equivalent required; Masters or PhD highly preferred.

  • 5 years of professional experience in data science with a record in designing and implementing largescale data science projects.

  • 5 years of industry experience in predictive modeling and large data analysis.

  • Knowledge of opensource large language models and experience with evaluating and recommending appropriate models for specific use cases.

  • 3 years of experience in using big data platforms and technologies such as Hadoop Azure data lake Azure Cosmos DB Pig Hive HBase etc.

  • 3 years of handson experience in statistical modeling data mining large data analysis and predictive modeling; text mining a major plus.

  • 3 years of experience in regression classification and clustering methods such as GLM LR SVM LVQ SOM Neural Networks.

  • Experience with two or more of the following: Python PERL Matlab or Scala.

  • Expertise in various machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g. TensorFlow PyTorch Scikitlearn).

  • Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.

  • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to translate technical findings into business recommendations and strategies.

  • Certifications in Azure data services or advanced analytics preferred.

The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

$117000.00 $176000.00

We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package including group health insurance benefits (medical vision dental) FSA and HSA healthcare accounts life and accident insurance adoption and fertility assistance paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation personal needs and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is prorated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible) with an employer match of 100 on the first 3 of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits/Resources.

Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Robert Halfs Corporate Services facility employment process any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position please contact us by sending an email to or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

For positions located in San Francisco CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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