Blackboard Hiring Data Scientist

Location: Chennai
Experience: 2+ Years
Skill: Knowledge for Data Scientist

Required skills:

  • Master’s degree in Software Engineering or related field
  • Machine learning techniques in high-dimensional spaces including linear models, kernels, ensembles, regularization, dimensionality reduction, data mining, and clustering
  • Hands-on experience in Hadoop or Big Data querying
  • Strong programming skills using R, SQL, and Python
  • Familiarity with Scala, Java, or C++
  • Knowledge of RDBMS concepts and experience working with SQL
  • Implementation knowledge on linear regression, Bayesian, Decision forest, K-Means, one-class SVM, Multiclass regression algorithms (predictive analytics)
  • Experience working on Prediction/Prescriptive analytics/Forecasting algorithm
  • Implementation experience of different Classification, Regression, Predictive, Anomaly detection algorithms
  • 2-4+ years of experience in Hadoop Ecosystem fluency (MapReduce, HBase, Kafka, etc.) and/or Apache Spark/PySpark 1.5+
  • Implementation knowledge of REST API and JSON for data exchange
  • Ability to deliver products in a timely manner with high quality
  • Familiarity with multiple software development practices and tools and the proven ability to adapt, champion, and institute good practices and tools
  • Ability to write and execute complex queries in SQL
  • Hands-on experience in Machine learning techniques such as supervised machine learning, decision trees, logistic regression, etc.
  • Ability to visualize data with the aid of data visualization tools such as ggplot, d3.js, and Matplottlib, and Tableau
  • Self-motivated and self-directed abilities to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with time critical deadlines

Preferred skills:

  • Specialization in social sciences, physical sciences, or statistics
  • Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodology
  • Experience designing and solving Data Science related to real-world problems related to the education sector
  • Experience with Hive or Pig
  • Advanced machine learning skills such as Supervised machine learning, Unsupervised machine learning, Time series, natural language processing, Outlier detection, Computer vision, Recommendation engines, Survival analysis, Reinforcement learning, and Adversarial learning