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[Remote] Data Scientist

Work from home Full-time role Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sterling is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join its growing team. The role focuses on developing advanced data solutions, data products, models, pipelines, and analytical insights to improve operational and financial reporting and support sales teams, while also contributing to generative AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy complex data products and models to improve operational efficiency and financial reporting accuracy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and sales, to understand business needs and translate them into data science solutions
  • Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive business improvements and inform strategic decisions
  • Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and integrate various data sources to ensure data quality and accessibility
  • Support sales teams by providing analytical tools, predictive models, and custom reports that enhance sales performance and customer understanding
  • Participate in the research, experimentation, and implementation of generative AI models and applications, contributing to the company's innovative efforts
  • Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence

Skills

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. A Ph.D. is excellent
  • Strong proficiency in Python is extremely important, including experience with libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and PyTorch
  • Solid understanding and experience with data modeling principles
  • Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
  • Experience with Databricks
  • Ability to work alongside data engineers including building and maintaining data pipelines
  • Proven ability to work effectively alongside data analysts and data engineers, fostering a collaborative environment
  • Must enjoy working with both technical and non-technical coworkers to understand their problems and collaboratively create innovative data solutions
  • Demonstrates boundless curiosity and creativity in approaching data challenges
  • Experience with agentic AI concepts or applications
  • UI prototyping capabilities, particularly with tools like Streamlit
  • R programming experience

Company Overview

  • Sterling focuses on supplying hardware, software, and technology services for the federal, public sector, and commercial business agencies. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in North Sioux City, South Dakota, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.sterling.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Sterling has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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