Data Scientist, Applied AI at Strider Technologies

Tysons, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience in data science and/or analytics
MS or BS in a quantitative field (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Engineering)
Functional knowledge of Python, SQL, R or other comparable languages (Elasticsearch preferred but not required)
Ability to work alongside a team of engineers and subject matter experts to determine effective and time-efficient solutions
Ability to independently manage deliverables and ruthlessly prioritize work
Rigorous approach towards data quality and cultivating trust with clients, internally and externally
Expertise in statistical modeling
Deep curiosity and proven ability to build data solutions from scratch

Responsibilities

Dig into messy, unstructured data every day to answer critical business questions, urgently resolve client inquiries, or explore unknown problems
Transform analytics to insights, applying critical business thinking and creative data solutions toward vaguely defined problems
Develop needed technical and analytical skills to introduce new data and/or product capabilities to accelerate Strider’s larger mission, leveraging Python, SQL, R, and/or other data languages
Collaborate with subject matter experts to deliver value to Strider’s growing list of clients
Establish and uphold a data-driven culture for a small but growing team within Strider’s Engineering function
Research and develop new data solutions
Scale existing data applications
Bend Strider’s data strategies to accomplish many goals within a growing startup

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonSQLRStatistical ModelingData AnalysisUnstructured Data ProcessingAnalytics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills and experience are required for the Data Scientist role?

Candidates need 3+ years of experience in data science or analytics, an MS or BS in a quantitative field like Economics, Statistics, or Engineering, and functional knowledge of Python, SQL, R or similar languages. Experience with Elasticsearch is preferred but not required.

Is this Data Scientist position remote or geo-distributed?

The team is geo-distributed and emphasizes respect-focused work with distraction-free Wednesdays and Fridays.

What is the company culture like for the Engineering team at Strider?

The team prioritizes getting work done over meetings, empowers big thinking and exploration of new territory, fosters daily interactions across functions and levels, and revels in learning new things.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Scientist position?

A strong candidate has expertise in statistical modeling, deep curiosity, proven ability to build data solutions from scratch, ability to work collaboratively with engineers and experts, independently manage deliverables, prioritize ruthlessly, and maintain a rigorous approach to data quality.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Strider Technologies

Strategic intelligence using AI insights

About Strider Technologies

Strider Technologies provides strategic intelligence services that help organizations enhance their technology and innovation efforts. The company uses open source data and artificial intelligence to convert publicly available information into valuable insights. Strider serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the public, research, and academic sectors, by offering actionable data that helps them identify risks and seize opportunities in a competitive global landscape. One of Strider's key products is Shield, which integrates with existing security systems to deliver focused analysis of security events and proactive defense measures. The company updates its database monthly to ensure clients have access to the latest information, setting it apart from competitors by providing timely and relevant insights tailored to critical organizational needs.

Salt Lake City, UtahHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$110.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consulting, Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees