Senior Data Scientist About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead our data science function and deliver production-ready machine learning solutions with measurable business impact. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of data analytics for the real estate investment industry. About Us At 8020REI, we are passionate about innovation and results-driven culture. Our core values include: - Lead with Innovation: We continuously seek innovative solutions to improve our services and operations. - We've Got Your Back: Our dedication to surpassing expectations ensures we deliver outstanding support and forge lasting partnerships. - Our Word is Our Bond: We maintain a foundation of integrity, fulfilling promises and upholding transparency. - We are Limitless: Our culture encourages continuous personal and professional growth, empowering each team member to excel. - Bring Your A-Game: We believe in prioritizing wellness and family, enabling our team to perform at their best for our clients and each other. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: - Leading the Full Development Cycle: From prototyping and feature engineering to validation and deployment, ensuring scalable and production-ready solutions. - Applying Statistical Techniques: Such as A/B testing and back-testing, especially in imbalanced classification problems where precision and recall are critical. - SUPPORTING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Including detecting property undervaluation, process automation, and the creation of predictive tools for new business verticals. - Translating Complex Findings: Into clear, actionable insights, delivering results to technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level stakeholders. - Mentoring and Guiding: The Data Science team, reviewing code, setting standards, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: - 5+ Years of Experience: Delivering end-to-end machine learning solutions in production environments. - Bachelor's Degree: In Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. - Advanced Python Skills: Proficient with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and Jupyter. - Hands-on PySpark and Distributed Data Processing. - Strong Understanding: Of supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, and ensemble methods. - Solid Grounding: In statistics, with real-world experience in imbalanced datasets. - Familiarity with SQL; Familiar with NoSQL systems. - Experience Building Visualizations and BI tools. - Proven Ability: To mentor and support junior team members. - Strong Analytical Thinking and problem-solving mindset. - Fluent in Spanish and English; Able to communicate assertively in technical and leadership contexts. - Confident Presenter: With experience addressing executives and cross-functional teams. Nice-to-Have Skills We are looking for candidates with: - Experience with MLOps (MLflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI, etc.). - Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). - Exposure to Causal Inference, experimentation platforms, and AutoML frameworks. - Domain Knowledge in real estate, finance, or applied industry analytics. - Comfortable with Git, CI/CD, and collaborative coding practices. Why Join Us? We are revolutionizing the real estate investment landscape by harnessing data for predictive insights and automation. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to lead the charge, deploying robust models and shaping our data science function to directly drive strategic decisions and propel company growth. What We Offer We offer: - Competitive Base Compensation - Performance Bonus - Flex PTO (up to 26 days per year) - Home Office Upgrade Bonus - Health Bonus - Full-time Remote Work - Opportunity for Growth and Team-Building Potential - Ongoing Support and Budget to develop new skills. We'd love to hear from you if you're a visionary leader with a passion for data and a drive to build and scale high-performing teams. Apply now and help us transform the real estate investment landscape.