Data Scientist

Fractal Analytics is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better.

We believe that a true Fractalite empowers imagination with intelligence. And that it will be such Fractalites that will continue to build the company for the next 100 years.

**Please Note: This role requires onsite work in the San Francisco Bay Area. Paid weekly travel or relocation is available for those residing outside of the Bay Area.**

Role Overview

As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate with internal teams and our clients to delve into, grasp, and apply data and insights effectively for business enhancement. This role demands a proactive approach to developing, testing, and optimizing machine learning models and client-specific software applications, ensuring performance excellence and technical accuracy. As a critical team member, you'll be instrumental in creating application specifications and documentation and conveying complex concepts through tutorials.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and external experts to acquire, comprehend, validate, and utilize data, transforming it into actionable business intelligence.
• Develop, test, and deploy robust machine learning models, ensuring their efficacy and efficiency in real-world applications.
• Actively troubleshoot and refine customer-focused software solutions, maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.
• Identify and resolve application performance issues, focusing on streamlining and optimization.
• Craft clear and comprehensive application guides, tutorials, and documentation, enhancing user understanding and engagement.

Qualifications

• Have interest and ability to become certified on the end client AI platform. (We will provide all the necessary training and support)
• A master’s or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in applied machine learning, including familiarity with various forms of regression, classification, and supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
• Solid foundation in key mathematical areas, including linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.
• Skilled in handling and analyzing time-series data, cleansing, and normalization.
• Familiarity with scalable machine learning methods (e.g., MapReduce, streaming technology).
• Experience in software development, specifically with JavaScript and Python.
• Proficient in using Git or other similar version control systems.
• Self-driven with the capability to lead projects and perform efficiently independently and as part of a team.
• Strong in both verbal and written communication, capable of articulating complex technical ideas with clarity and precision.

Pay:

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000 to $200,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.

Benefits:

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take the time needed for either sick time or vacation.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.