Data Scientist (Validations team)

over 2 years ago
Full time role
San Francisco, CA, US... more
San Francisco, CA, US... more

Job Description

StreetLight pioneered the use of Big Data analytics to help transportation professionals and data analysts measure, analyze and improve transportation. Applying proprietary machine-learning algorithms to location data from mobile phones, vehicle navigation devices and IoT, StreetLight sheds light on travel patterns and makes them available on-demand via the world’s first SaaS platform for mobility, StreetLight InSight®. From measuring traffic volumes to optimizing new infrastructure to planning for autonomous vehicles, StreetLight powers more than 10,000 global projects every month.
Key Responsibilities:●      Characterize, validate and monitor the quality of StreetLight’s metrics and algorithms.●      Monitor the quality of StreetLight’s underlying data artifacts, that in turn contributes to the quality of our metrics.●      Assist with the design and implementation of algorithms to infer key transportation patterns from various data sources.●      Aggregate and process real-world data for modeling and quality check efforts.●      Produce written technical reports for internal stakeholders and customers.●      Create visualizations and dashboards to help tell stories with data●      Define and implement customized and/or cutting-edge solutions for customers Qualifications & Skills:      BS/MS in Mathematics, Computer Science or an Engineering discipline from a top university.  Alternatively, a PhD focused on quantitative research and discovering insights from data is acceptable in lieu of a BS/MS plus experience.●      3-5 years of experience in data science and/or statistics, using tools such as R or Python●      2+ years of experience in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), and good understanding of relational concepts●      Strong understanding of techniques in data science (machine learning algorithms, regression analysis, etc.)●      Strong analytical skills, experience using data to solve problems, inform decision making, and tell stories.●      Highly organized and methodical in reporting and documenting work.●      Very strong communication skills - written, visual (presentations) and verbal●      Technical writing skills. Experience synthesizing complex technical concepts for less technical audiences. ●      Geo-spatial skills are a plus●      Knowledge of transportation data / industry is a plus●      Quick learner, and a strong team player●      Eagerness to problem solve and desire to take initiative in defining requirements for ambiguous projects.  Interested? StreetLight Data provides a competitive salary and benefits package.
StreetLight Data is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. StreetLight Data provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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