Remote Senior Data Scientist Job in Boston, MA Best Buy

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data science or machine learning, with a focus on NLP.
• Experience with large-scale NLP models and frameworks such as BERT or GPT.
• Proficiency in fine-tuning and optimizing pre-trained language models.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with expertise in NLP libraries such as spaCy, Hugging Face, or NLTK.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience deploying machine learning models on cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Understanding of MLOps practices for integration, deployment, and monitoring.
• Experience with tools like MLflow or Kubeflow.
• Experience in leading or mentoring a team of data scientists.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of reinforcement learning, conversational AI, or graph-based models.

Desirables

• Master’s or Ph.D.
• Experience with transfer learning and domain adaptation for NLP tasks.

What the job involves

• Work as part of a broader Data Science team in collaboration with Product and Engineering to deliver solutions focused on improving quality and efficiency of care delivery in the context of hospital-level care at home.
• Lead data-driven decision-making by identifying key insights from large and complex datasets, driving strategic business initiatives.
• Develop and implement end-to-end machine learning pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, and deployment.
• Design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge NLP models for tasks such as text classification, sentiment analysis, and named entity recognition.
• Lead the research and application of advanced NLP techniques, including transformers, BERT, GPT, and other deep learning frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Optimize and fine-tune NLP models for performance, accuracy, and scalability in production environments.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Application process

• Contact Talent Acquisition at talent.acquisition@bestbuy.com if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process.