Senior Data Scientist

Location: Chicago,Illinois,United States

Since 2002, Quantium have combined the best of human and artificial intelligence to power possibilities for individuals, organizations and society. Whether it be building forecasting engines that are driving down food wastage or creating tools to support campaigns that combat human trafficking, Quantium believes in better goods, services, experiences, and championing the benefits of data science and AI for a brighter future.  

The opportunity 

Our teams in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Bentonville, AR are currently working on a variety of projects, and we are seeking Senior Data Scientists who are passionate about solving complex, unprecedented problems with impactful results. If you are ready to take a step up and start working on unsolved and challenging problems in data science for a growing company, we would love to hear from you. 

FAQs 

What will I be doing as a senior data scientist at Quantium? 

Your role will likely change and grow as we continue to grow, and we wouldn't want you to feel pigeon-holed either. As a quick overview for now - you will be working in a team to develop end-to-end data science solutions for our clients, deploying decision-making engines into their everyday business processes. Our projects have included optimization of marketing and personalization, inventory forecasting, complex pricing, range / assortment and more for our partners in both the retail and consumer banking industries. 

You will also bring your client facing capabilities to play a more senior role in client engagement and a team leadership role in coaching and guiding junior team members. 

What tools will I be using? 

Keeping in mind that we always ensure the tools we are using are fit for purpose, for our current projects, we are typically using Spark / Scala or Teradata for data preparation and Spark / Scala, R and Python for advanced analytics.  

Why should I be excited about this opportunity? 

This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting, high growth environment where each person can contribute in their own unique way and have a big impact on the success of the team, whilst knowing that you have Quantium's global capability (proven products and solutions built over 20 years) to back you. 

Working within a collaborative team environment with a flat structure, you will be working closely with the rest of our team and be given as much additional accountability as you are capable and motivated to take on. The ceiling on your growth is completely up to you. 

What is the team culture like? 

We are a team of diverse and fun data scientists, consultants and sales professionals working in an environment where colleagues quickly become friends. Working in small, cross-functional project teams, you will have lots of opportunity to learn from senior leaders and share your learnings with the team too. Our teams primarily work remotely in our virtual hubs (SF, Chicago, NY, DC and Bentonville), but do have periodic in-office days to collaborate and socialize, plus stay connected virtually through bootcamps, trivia, coffee catch ups and more  

What is Quantium looking for in the ideal candidate? 

Firstly, you can be anybody, from any walk of life. Before we get to your skills we want you to know that we actively try to foster an environment where all our employees feel safe, welcomed and celebrated. We look for the same in all people we hire. 

At Quantium, our team are solving problems that haven’t previously been tackled in these industries. With multiple teams and projects on a massive scale, you’ll be a pragmatist and a true innovator who loves to solve complex issues and doesn’t shy away from ambiguity. 

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in a highly technical analytics environment, carrying out data analytics and building predictive models with large, complex datasets
• Experience with using one or more of the following in a commercial environment is desirable: GBM/XG Boost, GLM (logistic regression), Clustering, Neural nets/deep Learning /deep nets, Multivariate regression 
• Experience in designing technical solutions on large-scale projects (with Big data) is highly desirable
• Experience in one of R, Python, Spark / Scala, with the ability and desire to pick up new languages and techniques 
• Strong consulting and project management skills are desirable
• People leadership experience will be highly regarded
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• A degree in a quantitative discipline e.g. actuarial studies, mathematics / statistics, engineering, computer science etc  

More reasons to get excited:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage - Fully paid for by Quantium
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution (regardless of employee’s contribution)
• Innovative EAP with lots of wellbeing and social events throughout the year
• Collaborative, flat structured team culture with a mix of remote and in person collaboration

More about Quantium

As one of the world’s fully diversified data science and AI leaders we operate across every sector of the economy and we’re growing fast - with growth comes opportunity! We’re passionate about building out our team of smart, fun, diverse and motivated people.

We combine a team of experts that spans data scientists, actuaries, statisticians, business analysts, strategy consultants, engineers, technologists, programmers, product developers, and futurists – all dedicated to harnessing the power of data to drive transformational outcomes for our clients.

We actively foster a culture where our people can stretch themselves to reach their full potential. We also know that work has to work for you, and modern life is fast paced and balance can be tricky. You want to work where you are respected and valued as an individual, not a number. Quantium embraces a flexible and supportive environment dedicated to powering possibilities for our team members, clients and partners.

Quantium are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are a multicultural team of various beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities. We celebrate our diversity of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status and disability status.

If you submit an application or expression of interest to The Quantium Group Pty Ltd, we may disclose your application or expression of interest on a confidential basis to our related companies, and joint venture companies, including Quantium Health Pty Limited. We will only make such disclosures for the purpose of considering your application or expression of interest and opportunities in those organisations.