Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Ph.D. level Data Engineering Focused Consultant for our Data Sciences Practice in Irvine, CA or Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to rapidly design and develop data-driven applications for a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, utilities, defense, and consumer electronics. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

You will be responsible for

• Converting prototype engineering and data science models into production-grade applications
• Integrating and curating data across complex data models to support research and analytics
• Designing, implementing, and monitoring scalable data pipelines, optimizing for performance and cost efficiency
• Serving as a resident expert in databases and determining appropriate compute and storage solutions to meet anticipated needs
• Incorporating security best-practices into data storage and pipelines and designing roles and permissions for databases and cloud environments
• Supporting stakeholders with data provenance and data quality details needed for informed decision-making
• Collaborating in multi-disciplinary project settings with scientists, engineers, and business leaders

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related scientific or engineering field where you were involved in the development of production-grade software
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more of the following domains, while developing expertise in other domains:
  • Data Engineering: building, debugging, and monitoring ETL pipelines on distributed computing systems
  • Cloud Architecting: designing and deploying secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions for data warehousing, storage, and compute
  • Data Modeling: developing schemas tailored for data collection, analytics, and frontend applications
  • Database Administration: designing database schemas, roles, and permissions and optimizing database performance
• Experience collaborating with other developers on production-grade software using version control (Git, SVN, or others)
• High proficiency (3+ years) in Python using NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, and other scientific computing packages
• Deep experience with at least one other computing language (PySpark, R, MATLAB, or Java)
• Power BI or other dashboarding experience a plus
• The desire to work with a diverse set of clients and engage in innovative work outside of the traditional computer science field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive, self-driven approach to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Salary Range

USD $133,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles
US-CA-Irvine