Lead Data Scientist
Lead Data Scientist
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Job Description
Job Description
OVERVIEW
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information analytics and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate empowering all people to discover properties insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our Clients. Weve continually refined transformed and perfected our approach to our business creating a language that has become standard in our industry for our Clients and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our Clients our employees and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Lead Data Scientist to build enhancements to our data quality and research processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in machine learning data analytics and statistical modeling with a proven ability to develop new models optimize existing processes and deliver business impact through data-driven solutions. Familiarity with commercial real estate concepts and datasets is preferred though a demonstrated ability to learn complex domains quickly is valued. This individual will play a key role working closely with product engineering and research leadership teams to improve our data quality and completeness.
This is a full-time in-office position that will be based in our Richmond VA office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop train and evaluate machine learning models that support CoStar Researchs goals and enhance data quality
Conduct rigorous experimentation and model validation to ensure accuracy robustness and fairness
Collaborate with research leaders product teams and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions
Present findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Monitor model performance and proactively retrain or refine as necessary
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in computer science data analytics statistics machine learning or related field
5 years of relevant experience in years of experience in data analysis machine learning model performance statistical modeling and data preparation
Strong understanding of machine learning and statistical modeling techniques including supervised and unsupervised methods
Proficiency in Python and key ML/data libraries as well as familiarity with emerging artificial intelligence tools
Experience working with large and complex datasets ideally involving commercial real estate data
Familiarity with model evaluation metrics validation strategies and performance tuning techniques
Comfortable collaborating in cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:
When you join CoStar Group youll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training tuition reimbursement and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life legal and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) with yoga studio Pelotons personal training group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Groups Diversity Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate fresh fruit and other healthy snacks
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
Employment Type
Full-Time
