Data Scientist

About InterDigital

InterDigital develops fundamental wireless and video technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and richer multimedia experiences, years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P MidCap 400® index. For more information please visit www.interdigital.com.

Summary

InterDigital is currently seeking a Data Scientist to work in our IS Department. We are looking for a Data Scientist to provide insights into the business through statistical analysis, data mining and data visualization techniques. The successful candidate will be intricately involved with our Data Management and Information Delivery team in the governance, development and maintenance of our reporting solution including the refinement of a data framework and implementation of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs research and analytic activities utilizing various data sources and employ programming to clean, massage, and organize the data.
• Interpret and analyze data to provide historical reporting, metrics tracking, adhoc reports and predictive models.
• Generate dashboards and visualizations that can easily be interpreted.
• Provide operational reporting for process and cost improvement projects and ROI evaluations.
• Analyze error trends to determine root causes and implement solutions to address them.
• Interact with business users across our global environment to gather requirements for reporting solutions and other data need to support decision making and business performance analysis.
• Communicate results and explain advanced statistical content to key decision makers.
• Develop strategy for long term data platform architecture.
• Research and develop statistical learning models for data analysis
• Develops and maintains technical documentation
• Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by
• Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”)
• Assisting in establishing and enforcing departmental standards
• Ensuring the application of IS policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all services
• Participating in the modification of related company SOPs
• Contributes to team effort by
• Working with internal staff to resolve issues
• Exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization and departmental processes
• Helping others to achieve results
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field of study (10+ years relevant IS experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• At least 5 years of IS experience with SQL and scripting languages such as Java/Python and Perl
• At least 5 years of IS experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and data cleansing tools and techniques such as SAS, R Programming and visualization using Power BI or equivalent.
• Experience working in probability and statistics, time-series analysis, as well as experience in the use of machine learning applications and techniques.
• Prior experience working with a financial organization and developing financial reporting required.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, Flow, PowerPoint, OneNote and SharePoint.
• Experience in managing cross functional teams a plus
• Must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of business priorities and realizes the criticality of being a business partner
• Ability to prioritize and work on several tasks simultaneously
• Solid written and communication skills.
• Effectively communicate and interact with both functional and technical personnel in solving complex business and technical problems
• Ability to complete tasks within critical timelines and work well in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Able to proactively work alone and within a team environment.

Location: Conshohocken, PA

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