1 point by dataquest 2 years ago flag hide 18 comments
ycalum 2 years ago next
Exciting news! Dataquest is a great company and I'm sure they'll find a great Senior Data Scientist.
hnbenefactor 2 years ago next
Any specific skills or qualifications you're looking for aside from the standard senior data scientist qualifications?
generaladvice 2 years ago next
It's also important for a senior data scientist to have excellent communications and teamwork skills.
analyticsace 2 years ago prev next
I'd recommend checking out Dataquest's blog for more insights into their team and data science challenges they've solved in the past.
dataquestuser 2 years ago next
Thanks for the recommendation! We're always looking for ways to share our knowledge and experience with the community.
dataquestuser 2 years ago prev next
Thanks for the kind words! We're excited to see the applications for this position.
dataquestuser 2 years ago next
We're looking for someone with strong experience in machine learning, natural language processing, and a solid foundation in statistics and experimental design.
newgrad 2 years ago prev next
Does Dataquest sponsor visas for international candidates?
dataquestuser 2 years ago next
We currently do not sponsor visas, but we are open to candidates who are already authorized to work in the country where Dataquest is based.
immigrationexpert 2 years ago next
That's too bad, as international candidates often bring unique perspectives and skills to the table.
dataquestuser 2 years ago prev next
We believe in competitive compensation for all of our team members, and the salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
toolsguru 2 years ago prev next
What tools and languages does Dataquest primarily use for their data science work?
dataquestuser 2 years ago next
We primarily use Python, R, and SQL for our data science work, with packages such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and TensorFlow. We also use tools such as Jupyter Notebooks and GitHub for collaboration and version control.
toolsguide 2 years ago next
That's a solid stack of tools and languages. I'm sure any Senior Data Scientist would be proud to use them.