Principal Data Scientist
LaddersAbout the role
For our client, we are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.
This role will shape the organization’s analytics direction and lead advanced data science efforts that inform business decisions across the enterprise. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, develop innovative analytical solutions, and translate data into actionable strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and the ability to influence outcomes in a fast-paced retail environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually
Responsibilities
Shape the strategic direction for analytics across the organization
Lead the development of complex analytical solutions for business challenges
Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to teams
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists
Identify and integrate cutting-edge technologies to solve problems
Influence analytics strategy by aligning data science initiatives with business objectives
Drive innovation through independent judgment in methods selection
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive experience in data science or machine learning
Master’s degree in a quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
PhD in a relevant field preferred
Extensive knowledge of advanced statistical methods and data modeling techniques
Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and relevant libraries
Experience with big data technologies and cloud-based analytics platforms
Exceptional communication and leadership skills
Benefits
Fully remote position
Opportunity to lead high-impact analytics initiatives
Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
Significant influence over product and business strategies
Mentorship and development opportunities within the organization
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Responsibilities
- Shape the strategic direction for analytics across the organization
- Lead the development of complex analytical solutions for business challenges
- Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to teams
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists
- Identify and integrate cutting-edge technologies to solve problems
- Influence analytics strategy by aligning data science initiatives with business objectives
- Drive innovation through independent judgment in methods selection
Qualifications
- 12+ years of progressive experience in data science or machine learning
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
- PhD in a relevant field preferred
- Extensive knowledge of advanced statistical methods and data modeling techniques
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and relevant libraries
- Experience with big data technologies and cloud-based analytics platforms
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
Benefits
- Fully remote position
- Opportunity to lead high-impact analytics initiatives
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
- Significant influence over product and business strategies
- Mentorship and development opportunities within the organization
Skills mentioned
About Ladders
We lead the leaders. Ladder’s community of 10 mm leading professionals come to us to be inspired, grow in their careers, and get ahead in their professional lives. We focus on the $100K+ job market, representing 25% of all jobs and about 50% of income in the US & Canada. We build data-driven tools, marketplaces, news and entertainment products for our growing audience, and the companies, recruiters, and advertisers that want to reach them. We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We’re always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.
H-1B sponsorship history
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