Data Scientist - Optimization and Advanced Machine Learning
• *Job Description** Data Scientist - Optimization and Advanced Machine Learning
- *FM
- Johnston, RI
- On-site, Remote
- *Salary:
$103.04K - $148.10K/yr
- *Type:**
Full-time
- *Benefits:**
Medical, Retirement
- *Posted:**
3 hours ago
- *Job Description**
FM is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in optimization and advanced machine learning to translate business needs into analytical & AI solutions. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying optimization models, AI/ML algorithms, and decision‑support systems for real‑world problems across various teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Build machine learning and AI solutions using Python/R and modern ML frameworks.
- Develop and deploy optimization models for risk assessment and operational decision‑making.
- Lead end‑to-end model development: problem framing, data processing, feature engineering, modeling, validation, implementation, and monitoring.
- Work with cross‑functional partners to translate analytical insights into business actions.
- Work with large‑scale datasets using SQL or similar tools and implement robust data pipelines.
- Apply creativity and domain expertise to evaluate and improve model performance and interpretability.
- Contribute to continuous innovation in optimization, ML, and AI practices across the organization.
- *Qualifications
- *Education:
- Master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. PhD preferred.
- *Experience
- 5+ years of industry experience in building optimization or machine learning solutions.
- 5+ years hands‑on experience with data processing, modeling, and advanced analytics using Python or R.
- 3+ years experience working with large datasets using SQL or similar technologies.
- Experience leading full‑cycle data science or optimization projects from ideation to deployment.
- Experience with cloud‑based analytics and machine learning platforms, preferably Azure Databricks
- *Technical Skills
Strong Knowledge & Practical Experience in
- Optimization methods:
- Linear / Non‑linear programming
- Mixed‑integer optimization
- Metaheuristics (GA, simulated annealing, evolutionary algorithms)
- Stochastic and robust optimization
- Core Machine Learning algorithms:
- Tree‑based models, gradient boosting
- Clustering & unsupervised learning
- Neural networks and deep learning fundamentals
- Simulation
- Model evaluation, validation, and experimentation
- Data wrangling, feature engineering, and pipeline design
- ML engineering practices following MLOps principles (model tracking, reproducibility, deployment)
- *Preferred Qualifications**
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