Data Scientist (Big Data) (Foursquare Labs, Inc., New York, NY)

Data Scientist (Big Data) (Foursquare Labs, Inc., New York, NY)

Tackle the challenges posed by continuous flow of massive data from heterogeneous sources, often with different data structures, as well using various big data analytics. Utilize data science concepts and techniques such as with Hadoop, Spark, AWS EMR across the disciplines of applied statistics and machine learning. Develop new solutions/algorithms and build scalable prototypes of novel methodologies from the ground up. Communicate using data visualization for effectively sharing insights found in data with stakeholders. Utilize track record of delivering on products and practical research endeavors with their Programing skill for advanced computing such as with Python science stack and Scala. Build supervised and unsupervised learning systems to build user profiles and extract visitation behavior from sensor data. Drive feature engineering and experimentation to improve performance of Company’s various algorithms. Use strong communication skills (written and verbal) to collaborate with engineering teams on implementing and deploying large scale data processing pipelines. Build internal tools for monitoring and investigation purposes. Lead cross-team cooperation and mentor junior scientists. Position allows for telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. Salary: $136,000 – $228,000 per year.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Science, or a related field plus 2 years of professional experience with Big Data (including analysis, modeling, and applied statistics) to build supervised and unsupervised learning systems. Must also have experience with the following special skills: 2 years of professional experience with Python Science Stack or Scala; 2 years of professional experience driving feature engineering and experimentation to improve the performance of algorithms; 2 years of professional experience collaborating with engineering teams on implementing and deploying large scale data processing pipelines; 2 years of professional experience building internal tools for monitoring and investigation purposes; 2 years of professional experience leading cross-team cooperation and mentoring junior scientists.

CONTACT: Submit resumes online at: https://foursquare.com/careers or email resume to recruiting@foursquare.com. Please specify ad code APAP.