Data Science Architect

Summary

Join Rackspace Technology as a Presales Data Architect to help grow the company's cloud data practice. You will be the regional expert, supporting the sales of data projects on AWS Cloud. This solutions pre-sales role involves consultative engagements with various customer stakeholders. You will evangelize Rackspace Data Services, aligning them with customer challenges and articulating business benefits. A key aspect is engaging early in customers' transformation journeys to establish Rackspace as a trusted partner. This is a remote position.

Requirements

• Has experience with traditional, as well as modern Machine Learning/Statistical techniques, including Regression, Classification, Ensemble Methods, Deep Learning
• Communicate complex models and analysis in a clear and precise manner coupled with actionable conclusions and recommendations
• You have strong problem solving, analytic, decision-making capabilities and excellent communication with interpersonal skills
• You have hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, SQL and the ability to write reusable and efficient code to automate machine learning pipeline and data processes
• You have experience with deep learning library like TensorFlow and/or PyTorch as well as experience with Spark and/or Hadoop
• Have strong knowledge of Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and NLP/NLU
• You bring strong engineering mindset and exposure to software engineering principles, Agile methodologies
• 5+ years of experience as a data scientist and have applied industry experience in NLP/NLU, Forecasting and Anomaly detection solution development
• Candidates need to be legally allowed to work in the US for any employer

Responsibilities

• Solutions and positions solutions for customers
• This is client facing, pre-sales technologist that works with designated accounts and acts as a technical advocate for Rackspace clients
• You are responsible for understanding clients’ business requirements as they pertain to Data solutions, qualifying opportunities and creating designs that match the requirements with appropriate products, managed and professional services
• Is considered a thought leader and develops IP & collateral for data and analytics
• Sells and positions implementation and advisory services primarily in their assigned LOB, but also understands and advises clients on where other strategic and advisory services fit their needs
• Client Facing Sales Support – Works with sales account team, interfacing directly with the Rackspace prospects and customers
• Builds trusted advisor relationships, understanding client’s business challenges and proposing solutions
• Develops High Level Designs and Architectures – Creates and documents architectures that address client business problems which can be used to ensure a smooth transition from presales to delivery
• Create Proposals – Develop proposals, SOWs (Statements Of Work), business cases and RFP responses
• Sales Planning – Work with management and sales teams to develop account prioritization and support strategies that will ensure a long-term trusted relationship status
• Partner Relationship Management – Develop healthy and trusted relationships with key partners in the geography
• Intellectual Property Development – Contribute to the development of Rackspace intellectual property and industry recognition (white papers, speaking engagements
• Administrative Overhead – Respond to email, phone calls, complete timesheets in a timely manner, expense reports and status reports as required Administrative Overhead
• Training – Develop and execute a professional plan that will enhance skills
• Contribute to sales process improvement, including developing knowledge bases, creating sales tools, and mentoring other Solutions Architects

Benefits

• Travel
• As per business requirements
• Sponsorship
• This role is not sponsorship eligible