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Data Scientist Contractor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cupertino, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 80 - 105
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.
Title: Data Scientist - Contract
Duration: Through 4/30/27
Location: 3 days onsite in Cupertino CA
Responsibilities
- As a Data Scientist Contractor you will analyze complex data sets to extract meaningful insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Collect process and analyze large datasets to identify trends patterns and and implement machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems.
- Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project teams to understand data requirements and deliver relevant analytical solutions.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity by performing data validation and quality checks.
- 5-7 years of experience in Data Science with a strong focus on business-facing product analytics; financial products experience is a plus
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python; experience querying and extracting data from big data environments (Spark) highly desirable
- Experience designing and interpreting A/B tests including control group setup and efficacy measurement
- Working knowledge of when and how to apply AI/LLM capabilities to business problems with the ability to communicate those recommendations to business partners (this is not a deep ML/AI engineering role)
- Strong critical thinking skills able to take an ambiguous problem statement and break it down into smaller actionable steps
- Demonstrated experience applying statistical rigor and machine learning techniques to derive insights from large complex data sets
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Self-starter who can drive projects with little supervision
- Proficiency with Tableau or similar BI/visualization tools
- Equal parts business and technical savvy
At KAYGEN people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse inclusive and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued empowered and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. Our candidate-first approach means we are committed to understanding your career goals and connecting you with opportunities that align with your aspirations skills and potential. Whether youre taking the next step in your career or searching for your dream opportunity KAYGEN is more than a staffing partnerwere a community dedicated to helping you grow succeed and thrive. Join us and discover a place where your talent is recognized your ambitions are supported and your future is built alongside a team that invests in your success every step of the way.
Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information please visit us at .
Benefits:
- Free Healthcare Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Free Life Insurance
- Sick Time Off
- Mentorship Program
- Certifications
- Referrals
- Family and Wellness benefits
- Continuous Growth and Career Development
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