[Remote] Senior Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide. The Data Scientist plays a crucial role in driving innovation and data-driven decision-making by utilizing advanced analytics, machine learning, and big data technologies to reveal insights and predict trends that shape business outcomes.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze public records and other real estate data using NLP and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and cluster entitiesDevelop methods for evaluating and selecting large language models (LLMs) for deploymentBuild predictive models to identify potential borrowers, likelihood of default, and quality/valuations of properties for lending activitiesIdentify new business opportunities through tracking competitor trends and keeping management aware of developer lending market trends and insightsAssist in fostering a culture of test & learn within the companyServe as analytics consultant to a broad variety of line-of-business teamsPartner with technology teams on product changes and impacts on data/performanceMentor junior analysts on various data science techniquesSkillsBachelor's degree in quantitative field5-7 years of experience in analytical or consulting rolesStrong data science skills with AI/ML related Python libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras. Conceptual knowledge of LLM'sStrong knowledge of statistics, hypothesis testing, and setting up experimentsMust have deployed several models to productionExposure to data engineering skillsStrong communication and partnership skills, effective cross-department collaboration skillsSelf-starter who can work under limited supervisionMentoring skills to help develop junior analystsBenefitsDiscretionary bonus of 20% per yearFive health plansTwo dental plansHealth savings and flexible spending accountsVision coverageA 401(k) planOther optional benefits from which to chooseCompany OverviewAscentDS is a private loan and institutional debt platform that provides tailored financing solutions. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.ascentds.com/.