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Velocity Global

Senior Staff Data Scientist

Velocity Global, Palo Alto, CA


Velocity Global is looking for a Senior Staff Data Scientist to join our growing data science team. The Senior Staff Data Scientist will provide technical leadership for the data science team and partner with other departments to create Generative AI applications. We are looking for someone with a broad range of experience performing data-driven work; with valuable experiences in Data Science and Data Engineering.

By leading this team, you will improve our systems, our business, and, most importantly, our customer using Generative AI.

You will report to the Manager, Software Engineering

This is a hybrid role based in Palo Alto, CA or Denver,CO.
You Will:
  • Architect and develop AI-centric solutions that align with customer needs and the strategic goals of Velocity Global; collaborate with multiple units to discover opportunities, building rapid prototypes, and pushing prototypes to production quality.
  • Conduct and participate in code reviews, maintaining high-standards in coding practices and following company guidelines.
  • Enhance performance and scalability of software solutions.
  • Keep up-to-date of technological advancements and industry trends especially in the Generative AI space.
  • Gather, extract, manipulate, analyze, and model data using analytical and statistical tools
  • Develop machine learning systems, including data selection, model evaluation, and model deployment.
  • Work with team members and leaders to design and build solutions.
  • Build well-managed data solutions, and capabilities to promote self-service frameworks for data consumers.
You Have:
  • A degree (preferably an advanced degree) in a technical discipline including Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • 7 years of experience working in data engineering or science.
  • Experience building in python and performing (and optimizing) queries on a relational database.
  • Experience working on AWS and gitlab CI/CD.
  • Experience with Generative AI and RAG-based systems preferred.
Our Benefits:
  • Flexible Time Off + 2 Paid Volunteer Days + Parental Leave
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan
  • WFH Stipend + Coworking
  • Company Bonus + Spot Bonuses

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The base pay depends upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. This role may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, flexible time off, health care benefits, retirement savings, and employee incentive plans.

Annualized Pay Range

$185,000-$260,000 USD

GO FARTHER WITH VELOCITY

At Velocity Global, we're building a dream team made up of the world's best talent. We're looking for people like you to join us as we make opportunity borderless for people everywhere.

ABOUT VELOCITY GLOBAL

At Velocity Global, our values represent who we are and the company we want to be. We harness the power of our values to bring our unique talents together in pursuit of our common goals. In partnership with our customers and ourselves, we are better together, and together, we win.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion across our organization, embracing the rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives that our global team brings together in offices around the world. Velocity Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.

Velocity Global offers a range of benefits tailored to the location and type of role. A general benefits overview is below:
  • Flexible Time Off + Parental Leave
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan
  • WFH Stipend + Coworking Space
  • Company Bonus + Spot Bonuses

Please visit our career page for more information.