Principal Data Scientist
Data
Data Science
São Paulo, SP
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Why join us
TRACTIAN is transforming the industrial world by empowering frontline maintenance workers to achieve more. We’ve fused cutting-edge hardware with innovative software into one powerful platform, disrupting legacy systems and delivering smarter, faster solutions for our clients.
At TRACTIAN, you'll break boundaries, question convention, and collaborate with top talent to drive real change. As a part of our growth-stage startup, you’ll work alongside the founders, shaping the vision, products, and experiences that will define the future of industrial tech.
Data Science at TRACTIAN
The Data Science team at TRACTIAN focuses on extracting valuable insights from vast amounts of industrial data. Using advanced statistical methods, algorithms, and data visualization techniques, this team transforms raw data into actionable intelligence that drives decision-making across engineering, product development, and operational strategies. The team constantly works on optimizing prediction models, identifying trends, and providing data-driven solutions that directly enhance the company’s operational efficiency and the quality of its products.
What you'll do
As a Principal Data Scientist, you will be the technical powerhouse behind our data science initiatives, utilizing your extensive knowledge and experience to tackle our most complex data challenges. Your role will involve developing innovative, cutting-edge data models and algorithms, driving the advancement of our data capabilities, and ensuring the highest level of data science expertise is applied to all projects.
Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and deploy advanced data models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
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Lead the research and development of new data science methodologies and approaches.
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Perform high-level data analysis and predictive modeling on large datasets.
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Innovate and implement state-of-the-art machine learning techniques.
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Collaborate with various teams to integrate advanced data science into business processes.
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Provide technical guidance and insight on data science projects.
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Continuously evaluate and adapt new technologies to enhance data analytics capabilities.
Requirements
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PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
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10+ years of experience in data science, with a deep focus on advanced statistical analysis and machine learning.
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Expert-level proficiency in programming languages (Python, C++) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark).
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Extensive experience in predictive modeling, data mining, and statistical analysis.
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Demonstrated ability to apply complex data science techniques to practical business problems.
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent data presentation and communication skills.
Bonus Points
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Contributions to open-source data science projects.
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Experience in real-time data processing and analytics.
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Fluent in English.
COMPENSATION
• Competitive salary and stock options
• Optional fully funded English / Spanish courses
• 30 days of paid annual leave
• Education and courses stipend
• Earn a trip anywhere in the world every 4 years
• Day off during the week of your birthday
• Up to R$1.000/mo for meals and remote work allowance
• Health plan with national coverage and without coparticipation
• Dental Insurance: we help you with dental treatment for a better quality of life.
• Gympass and Sports Incentive: R$300/mo extra if you practice activities
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