Staff Data Scientist

Grid Dynamics

• $130K — $155K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Azure Cloud expertise, including Azure DevOps, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Factory
  • Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark, with experience in multiprocessing and multithreading
  • Deep expertise in machine learning, including classical models and emerging foundation models
  • Demonstrated strengths in decision-making and ownership with a proactive mindset
  • Proven ability in knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and business teams to ensure alignment and effective delivery
  • Drive MLOps excellence by optimizing system architecture and refactoring Azure pipelines
  • Enhance SDLC practices by improving solution architecture and code quality
  • Establish and promote best practices within the project team
  • Partner closely with the client's core team to identify and resolve bugs quickly

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
  • Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
  • Flexible schedule
  • Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
  • Corporate social events
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-equipped office
  • In-person onboarding and potential travel requirements
Full Job Description
This project involves a complex, production-grade machine learning solution with ongoing opportunities for enhancement across both traditional data science and emerging foundation model approaches. It requires strong collaboration with technical and business stakeholders, proactive decision-making, and continuous knowledge sharing to drive innovation, scalability, and business impact.

Essential functions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and business teams to ensure alignment, clarity of requirements, and effective delivery of solutions
  • Drive MLOps excellence by proposing, designing, and optimizing system architecture, including refactoring Azure DevOps (ADO) and Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines for scalability and reliability
  • Enhance SDLC practices by improving overall solution architecture, code quality, and maintainability across the development lifecycle
  • Establish and promote best practices by defining and implementing effective ways of working within the project team
  • Partner closely with the client's core team to ensure rapid identification and resolution of bugs, maintaining system stability and performance

Qualifications
  • Azure Cloud expertise, including Azure DevOps, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Factory
  • Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark, with experience in multiprocessing and multithreading for scalable data processing
  • Deep expertise in machine learning, spanning classical time-series models, gradient boosting/tree-based methods, deep learning, and emerging foundation models for time-series forecasting
  • Demonstrated strengths in decision-making and ownership, with a proactive, results-oriented mindset
  • Proven ability in knowledge sharing, collaboration, and initiative, contributing to both team growth and project success
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Would be a plus
  • Experience with AWS cloud services, including designing and deploying scalable data and ML solutions
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB) for managing, packaging, and deploying Databricks projects across environments

We offer
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
  • Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
  • Corporate social events
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-equipped office
  • Please note that all onboarding must occur in person and you may be asked to travel to attend

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