We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team! The ideal candidate is based in LATAM, preferably anywhere in Mexico.
Advanced English proficiency is a must (non-negotiable).
If you're passionate about solving complex problems with data and want to be part of a dynamic, impact-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!
THE JOB
You are a professional Data Scientist who participates in the implementation of FactoryOS features. Together with our frontend and data engineers, you are configuring the product features to meet our customers’ needs. As a Data Scientist, you will tackle complex problems in the manufacturing industry and solve them through the implementation of our product's different features.
BACKGROUND
* Studies in applied mathematics, physics, and engineering.
* Plus: Knowledge of Operations Research.
* +5 years of proven experience working with Python 3.
* Experience with gradient boosting and neural networks
* Experience in anomaly detection is a plus
* Experience with docker is a plus
* Strong background in mathematical modeling, with a focus on formulating equations that describe the behavior of physical or financial systems based on their operational or structural descriptions
* Experience with time-series, temporal validation and calendar features handling
* Experience with MLOps (packing and versioning, monitoring, registry and orchestration)
You’re a fast learner who thrives in challenging environments and has a creative and structured approach to problem-solving. You are a team player who enjoys working in a passionate team, who is curious by nature and takes ownership at work. Also, you are responsible and result oriented: makes sure things get done, even if it means asking for help.
RESPONSABILITIES
* Is capable of creating scalable and deployable algorithms using an OOP approach in Python. This includes using the attr module for defining classes, knowledge of abstraction and inheritance, identifying code smell, and ensuring static typing. Looking for optimizing algorithmic complexity is a plus.
* Is capable of implementing effective testing approaches, including unit testing and BDD tests using Gherkin and Pytest-BDD.
* Generates clear documentation that can be automatically generated and published. This includes docstrings, type hints and in-function comments.
* Actively participates in reviewing their peers’ pull requests, leaving meaningful feedback on code functionality and style, while avoiding long stale periods.
* Actively participates in enforcing or modifying the team’s coding and experimenting best practices.
* Is capable of selecting Machine Learning algorithms according to the problems at hand, as well as justifying their reasoning and explaining their results to other data scientists and also to client stakeholders.
* Actively helps in determining if an implementation feature should be productionized.
WHAT WE OFFER
🌴 Unlimited PTO
⏰ Flexible hours
🏡 Hybrid workspace
🩺 Major medical & life insurance (only for team members living in Mexico)
🎯 Year-end bonus in December if Valiot meets its goals
🚀 Growth opportunities
💵 Competitive salary in USD
📄 Important: This is a contractor-based position — but it’s full-time and permanent!