Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer

Our client is a rapidly expanding company who have moved out of the start-up phase and now are scaling up considerable in Toronto. They are looking to hire several new Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineers to join their existing team and to take their product/service to the next stage of development.

This position will see you develop cutting-edge algorithms using statistical modelling and machine learning techniques. Using Python (Pandas, NumPy and SciPy), they work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to produce data-driven solutions.

They require individuals who love to code and get their hands dirty with raw data. It does not really matter whether people call you an Engineer, Physicist or Mathematician, what matters to them is that you are a curious and continuous learner with the hunger to achieve the very best in what you do.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong numerate background, STEM Master or PhD from leading institution ideally
• Must have a background in Probability & Statistics
• Excellent knowledge of Python and associated libraries
• Demonstrable experience using machine learning techniques
• Strong basis in computer-science fundamentals
• Experience with Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, R, Matlab, and/or SQL.
• Understanding of web technologies
• Nice to have: exposure to scorecard development and credit/fraud models