Senior Data Scientist

Summary

Join Datadog's Internal Analytics department as a Software Engineer/Data Scientist to build software systems that extract data insights using Python and Scala, and SQL. You will leverage machine learning and statistics to create production models driving internal business analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with a team to solve complex problems, grow your skills, and scale with Datadog. This remote position requires 5+ years of experience building production applications, proficiency in data manipulation using Python, R, or Scala, and experience applying machine learning to real business problems. You should possess a curious and investigative mindset, effectively communicate technical concepts, and thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, along with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• A software engineer and/or data scientist with 5+ years of experience building production applications that serve data and insights
• Skilled in working with data in a language like Python, R, or Scala
• Experienced in applying machine learning to real business problems
• Naturally curious and have an investigative mindset; you’re driven by the “why”
• Able to explain advanced technical concepts in a simple manner and cater to your audience
• Excited to work in a fast, high-growth environment and thrive in autonomy

Responsibilities

• Build software systems that extract insights from data, using programming languages like Python and Scala, as well as SQL
• Use machine learning and statistics to build production models that drive business analytics and decision-making internally
• Join a highly collaborative team eager to solve hard problems the right way
• Grow and scale with Datadog

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Parental planning
• Mental health benefits
• A 401(k) plan and match
• Paid time off
• Fitness reimbursements
• A discounted employee stock purchase plan