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Data Scientist | EDU | RVPR at Red Ventures

San Juan, PRFull-timeEducationPosted 21 days ago
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About the Role

<p><strong>This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our Santurce office (Tuesday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.</strong></p> <p><span class="">At RV Education (EDU), we believe in the power of online learning to create opportunities and transform lives. We inspire and empower people to improve their life trajectory through education. In partnership with over 300 colleges and universities, we help individuals make smart educational decisions that meet their needs and career aspirations. Our trusted brands like BestColleges serve over 90 million unique annual visitors with educational resources and advice.</span></p> <p>Curious how RV Education (EDU) fits into Red Ventures?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redventures.com/portfolio/rv-edu" target="_blank">Click here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p class=""><strong class="">About the Role</strong></p> <p class=""><span class="">We are looking to hire an experienced Data Scientist to join our Education division. As a&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">Data Science</span>&nbsp;team, we are charged with building&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill x8ann0oxl2" data-toggle="tooltip">machine learning solutions</span>&nbsp;that will change how our teammates operate and will add value to both our partners and the prospective students who visit our sites. We’re developing systems that personalize the onsite experience, create additional online journeys, and optimize current processes. Our team focuses on applying&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;expertise to business opportunities in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of creating and implementing&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill x8ann0oxl2" data-toggle="tooltip">machine learning solutions</span> that make an immediate impact onsite and for our business.</span></p> <p class=""><strong class="">What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul class=""> <li class=""><span class="">Execute multi-disciplinary&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;solutions end to end effectively and efficiently with minor guidance from technical leaders.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Collaborate with other data scientists, product managers, and engineers and help take ideas from discovery to solutions in production.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Incorporate requirements and feedback from business stakeholders and work effectively across business, creative, and engineering groups to solve problems.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Help build a positive culture across technical and business teams.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Participate in the broader&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;community within RV on the design and execution of the&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;projects, especially when relevant to expertise.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Stay in touch with the constantly growing field of DS/<span class="skill must_skill pbjgj1g9bjh" data-toggle="tooltip">ML</span>/<span class="skill good_skill hidom9uuvab" data-toggle="tooltip">AI</span>&nbsp;to learn about new techniques and how they might be applicable to projects within RV.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Help create and promote an inclusive environment where team members feel comfortable and empowered.</span></li> </ul> <p class=""><strong class="">What We're Looking For:</strong></p> <ul class=""> <li class=""><span class="">1+ yrs of professional experience in a&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;role with an MS or PhD in STEM with a focus in&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill j0eukk0xs8r" data-toggle="tooltip">computer science</span>,&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill lhv5sv65gg" data-toggle="tooltip">machine learning</span>,&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill rvdvvmyg7zf" data-toggle="tooltip">statistical modeling</span>, or optimization, OR 3-5 years of professional experience in a&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill lhv5sv65gg" data-toggle="tooltip">machine learning</span>&nbsp;role.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Bias to action, with a strong sense of execution and someone who tries to unblock themselves. Proactive communicator.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Experience with end-to-end&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill in0mormznf" data-toggle="tooltip">model development</span>, deployment, and monitoring workflows.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Proficiency in&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill 8z6sgalskaa" data-toggle="tooltip">Python</span>&nbsp;and experience with&nbsp;<span class="skill good_skill 88xa1x262fs" data-toggle="tooltip">Databricks</span>.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Ability to methodically understand business context, define value propositions, and formulate and solve complex&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;problems with minor guidance from technical leaders.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Ability to clearly articulate the “why” behind proposed&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;solutions to the relevant stakeholders.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Ability to own key deliverables and use problem solving to deliver projects on time and iterate when justified by potential, incremental value.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Ability to communicate their project status, timeline, and technical results to broad audiences.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Experience participating in scoping&nbsp;<span class="skill must_skill pn53k9qpvhp" data-toggle="tooltip">data science</span>&nbsp;projects, and owning their own execution.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Experience developing skills specific to a specialization or expertise through research skills like literature reviews and communication of findings</span></li> </ul> <p class=""><em class="">Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.</em></p> <ul class=""> <li class=""><span class="">Matching 401(k) plan</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Flexible PTO</span></li> <li class=""><span class="">Medical, dental, and vision coverage</span></li> <li class="">Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential.&nbsp; That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy.&nbsp; Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.</li> <li class=""><span class="">Casual dress code, yes, that means jeans!</span><span class=""></span><span class=""></span></li> </ul> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Who We Are:</strong></p> <p>Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses,<strong data-stringify-type="bold">&nbsp;</strong>a joint venture in the health services industry,<strong data-stringify-type="bold">&nbsp;</strong>and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth &amp; Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at&nbsp;<a class="c-link c-link--underline" href="http://redventures.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://redventures.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">redventures.com</a>&nbsp;and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.</p> <p>At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH8sAwf4T34">Our Belief Statements</a>. 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