Data Scientist

Summary

Join Antenna, a data and analytics startup, as a Data Scientist to manage and improve the core Python code powering machine learning models and data analysis. You will work closely with experienced data scientists, ensuring a top-notch codebase. Responsibilities include writing, testing, and improving Python code for machine learning models; maintaining the Python codebase; helping run code in Google Cloud Platform (GCP); analyzing, preparing, and cleaning data; writing clear documentation; and troubleshooting technical problems. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of professional Python coding experience, proficiency in Python and SQL, experience with cloud services, and excellent problem-solving skills. Antenna offers remote work during US business hours, competitive compensation with equity participation, mentorship, growth opportunities, and team off-sites.

Requirements

• You have 1-3 years of experience writing custom Python code professionally, especially for projects involving data or machine learning
• You are proficient at Python: You understand object-oriented programming, write code that can be tested, and know how to use important libraries like and write your own libraries
• You are comfortable using Git for managing code with a team
• You have some experience with cloud services (GCP is a big plus) and know a bit about running applications in the cloud (maybe with Docker or tools like Cloud Run)
• You have good SQL skills for working with large amounts of data
• You understand the basic ideas of machine learning
• You are an excellent problem-solver, pay attention to small details, and can find and fix issues in code
• You can communicate well in English, especially about technical subjects
• Advanced English proficiency (B2-C1). Please submit a resume in English language in the application
• You are excited to learn, happy to work as part of a team, and can take guidance from senior members
• You care about writing clean, well-organized, and well-documented code

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and improve the Python code for machine learning models
• Take care of our main Python codebase: keep it organized, fix bugs, make it faster, and add new features
• Help run our code in the cloud (we use Google Cloud Platform - GCP). This includes using tools like Cloud Build (to prepare code) and Cloud Run (to run services)
• Analyze, prepare, and clean data for our data science projects and models
• Write clear notes and documentation about the code you create and the systems you manage
• Find and fix technical problems in your code and debug them when running on cloud services
• Help make our data science tools and systems more efficient and reliable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in or passion for the Subscription Economy, particularly in media and entertainment sectors
• Experience with GCP services like Cloud Run, Cloud Build, and BigQuery
• Built or helped maintain Python libraries that other developers use
• Knowledge of MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) tools or practices
• Used tools for managing data workflows

Benefits

• Work from anywhere, during US business hours
• Competitive compensation, including participation in Antenna equity program
• Mentorship from experienced executives
• Opportunity to grow and impact a rapidly growing start up
• Travel to In-person team off-sites (visa-permitting)