unico IDtech is hiring a
Senior Staff Data Scientist in Brazil

Summary

Unico is the leading IDtech company in Brazil, developing innovative solutions to protect Brazilians' identities in their interactions with private entities. They aim to put Brazil on the global innovation map through the development of technologies that bring security and transparency. The company invests heavily in its people, who form a talented and committed team dedicated to achieving this goal. They are seeking a data scientist to develop scalable solutions using AI/Machine Learning and lead technical challenges in partnership with various teams and leadership. The candidate must have a deep understanding of the organization's objectives and strategy and be able to collaborate closely with the engineering and product teams.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing machine learning solutions, including implementation in production environments
• Proficiency in Python and SQL and experience with cloud computing platforms, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch and familiarity with MLOps practices and building scalable and robust data pipelines
• Ability to lead and guide technical teams, communicate complex technical concepts effectively to different audiences, and possess a strong analytical ability to solve strategic problems

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for creating insights using data and support strategic problem-solving
• Lead and develop end-to-end solutions, including conceptualization and creation of AI/ML models, definition of MLops pipelines, integration with backend/frontend, and construction of scalable and robust data pipelines involving batch and streaming data in the cloud (ELT)
• Communicate clear proposals for new data product value, translating concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and highlighting impact on products and business
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for less experienced colleagues, following best practices and seeking simple and effective solutions, reducing overall technical effort and maintaining adequate quality
• Establish close partnerships with leadership and colleagues to share knowledge, best practices, and eliminate redundant efforts

Benefits

• Flexible benefit: R$ 1,500 per month that can be distributed in the VA/VR, Culture, Mobility, and Flex Férias modalities
• Home office allowance: Monthly value of R$ 120 for payment of bills and consumption
• Ergonomics credit: One-time credit of R$ 1,000 for purchasing home office equipment such as chairs, office supplies, and other items
• Participation in profits (PLR)
• Educational credit: Annual value of R$ 500 for educational reimbursement and access to the Unico Skill platform with over 2,400 courses available
• Wellness: Access to platforms like Gympass and Totalpass
• Extended parental leave: 180 days for gestational parents and primary caregivers, and 60 days for non-gestational parents and secondary caregivers, with full salary and benefits paid throughout the period
• Remote work: Adoption of a remote work model, allowing employees to choose whether to attend offices or not, with offices in São Paulo and Londrina