Data Scientist

Aquent Studios is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to work on client projects developing advanced analytics and machine learning solutions for intelligent automated equipment in manufacturing/technology. This position partners with product managers and data engineers to build full-stack data science solutions using petabyte-scale datasets, focusing on precision agriculture data to generate insights and recommendations for improved client decision-making.

Required Skills:

- Production-ready model development in Python (object-oriented programming)

- SQL, Spark, and Databricks for large-scale data processing

- Data visualization tools (Tableau, Kepler.gl, QGIS)

- Data modeling techniques (normalization, quality assessment, attribute analysis)

- Machine learning models (regression, supervised/unsupervised learning, probabilistic inference, NLP)

- Model validation, bias measurement, and drift monitoring

- Strong communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder presentations

Preferred Skills:

- Geospatial data analysis and GIS tools

- Remote sensing and satellite imagery analysis

- Computer vision models (object detection, segmentation, SAM)

- Advanced AI solutions (agentic systems, RAG, vector databases, foundation model fine-tuning)

- Professional portfolio (publications, patents, projects)

- Multi-language programming (Java, JavaScript, Scala)

- Simulation techniques (Monte Carlo, Gibbs sampling)

- MS or PhD degree