[Remote] Data Scientist III - AI & Machine Learning

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. onXmaps, Inc. is a high-growth tech company focused on enhancing outdoor experiences through innovative technology. They are seeking a Data Scientist III who will be a key member of the AI team, responsible for designing, building, and deploying machine learning models to solve complex business problems.ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Model Development: Design and implement the full ML lifecycle—from exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering to model selection, tuning, and validationGCP Architecture: Leverage the full Google Cloud AI suite (Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub) to build robust, cloud-native ML solutionsMLOps & Engineering: Implement CI/CD for machine learning (CT - Continuous Training) to ensure models remain performant in production environmentsStrategic Leadership: Partner with stakeholders to translate ambiguous business challenges into technical roadmaps. Mentor junior scientists and advocate for best practices in code quality and experiment trackingLook for opportunities to embed AI as a repeatable co-pilot in daily workflows by integrating experimentation into real work, and continuously refining its use with sound judgment and validationSkills5+ years in a professional Data Science role with a track record of deploying models at scaleProficiency in Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Looker. Experience with Kubeflow is a major plusExpert-level Python (pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow), Spark, and advanced SQLDeep understanding of statistics and ML theory (e.g., Gradient Descent, Bias-Variance tradeoff, Bayesian inference)Experience with ETL/ELT processes, specifically using dbtA strong curiosity for exploring new technologies, including AIA shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX's Company ValuesPermanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onXThe 'Product' Mindset: You understand that a model with 99% accuracy is useless if it costs more to run than the value it createsInfrastructure as Code: You are comfortable with Terraform or similar tools to manage your cloud resourcesCommunication: You can explain the 'why' behind a complex neural network architecture to an executive without using jargonBenefitsFull-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting scheduleA potential annual bonus of 10% based on company performanceCompetitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growthComprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical planPaid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perksAnnual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyleFlexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidaysCompany OverviewImportant Alert: There is an active job scam using the false domain of careers-onXmaps.com. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Missoula, Montana, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.onxmaps.com/.