Data Scientist Lead

Summary

Join Mutt Data, a remote startup developing innovative Big Data and Machine Learning systems, as a Data Scientist Lead. Lead and mentor a team, architect and implement high-quality Python code, deploy and monitor machine learning projects, translate business challenges into data science frameworks, conduct research using advanced techniques, and communicate findings to stakeholders. The role requires expertise in Python, software development best practices, machine learning theory, problem-solving, and communication. Mutt Data offers a remote-first culture, AWS & Databricks certification coverage, extra vacation time, referral bonuses, a benefits marketplace, and an annual team trip.

Requirements

• Programming Expertise: High proficiency in Python, with a strong emphasis on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Software Development Best Practices: Solid understanding and practical application of software development principles, including collaborative coding and version control using Git
• Theoretical Depth: Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and machine learning theory, with the ability to understand and implement new techniques from academic literature
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: A creative and analytical mindset with a talent for proposing novel solutions to challenging problems
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent ability to distill complex quantitative findings into clear, concise, and persuasive presentations for diverse audiences
• Leadership & Mentoring: A passion for guiding and developing junior talent, fostering a supportive and high-performing team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, overseeing project execution, and facilitating their professional growth
• Architect and implement robust, high-quality code in Python, enforcing best practices for software development and version control using Git
• Deploy and monitor machine learning projects in production, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance over time
• Translate complex business challenges into clear data science frameworks and project plans
• Conduct in-depth research and apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to generate actionable insights
• Effectively communicate findings and the value of data science solutions to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership through compelling presentations and reports
• Guide junior team members in developing their presentation skills and confidence in sharing their work
• Proactively identify and propose innovative data-driven opportunities and approaches to add value to the business
• Foster a collaborative environment, enabling the team to work in parallel to accelerate progress and deliver results for our clients efficiently

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data science role with a track record of leading projects or mentoring team members
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Databricks
• Previous experience in a client-facing or consulting role
• A portfolio of completed data science projects or contributions to open-source libraries

Benefits

• Remote-first culture – work from anywhere!
• AWS & Databricks certifications fully covered
• Birthday off + an extra vacation week (Mutt Week!)
• Referral bonuses – help us grow the team & get rewarded!
• Maslow : Monthly credits to spend in our benefits marketplace
• ���️ 🏝️ Annual Mutters' Trip – an unforgettable getaway with the team!