[Remote] Staff Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pluralsight is a company dedicated to accelerating the technology skills of the workforce. They are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to lead high-impact projects in data science and machine learning, driving product innovation and delivering actionable insights.ResponsibilitiesLead and execute end-to-end data science and AI projects, including problem definition, data exploration, model development, deployment, and evaluationCollaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define project objectives, align on priorities, and ensure successful outcomesDevelop and implement advanced machine learning and AI models and algorithms to drive product innovation, improve user experience, and optimize business processesCoach, mentor and develop data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learningStay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science, machine learning, and AI; evaluate and advocate for their adoption within the team and organizationCommunicate complex data-driven insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear visualizations and presentationsSkillsAdvanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field7+ years of experience in data science, applied AI, or machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering impactful, product-oriented projectsDeep understanding of machine learning algorithms, large language models (LLMs), and statistical methods, with practical experience deploying them in productionProficiency in Python and interactive development environments (e.g., Jupyter or similar)Experience with modern data platforms for scalable data processing and analytics (e.g., Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses; dbt or similar frameworks; Airflow or other orchestration tools; Kubernetes or comparable container systems)Experience with modern ML platforms for development, deployment, and operations (e.g., PyTorch/TensorFlow; MLflow or similar experiment tracking; Hugging Face or vector databases for LLMs; MLOps practices at scale)Familiarity with model deployment and serving approaches, including use of large compute resourcesExperience with data visualization and lightweight app frameworks (e.g., Streamlit or comparable) for communicating insightsStrong foundation in software engineering best practices (e.g., Git/GitLab, CI/CD, reproducibility)Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, mentor others, and influence across technical and product teams with clear communication and collaborative leadershipBenefitsCompetitive compensation packagesMedical coverageUnlimited PTOWellness reimbursementsPluralsight subscriptionProfessional development fundsCompany OverviewPluralsight is a technology learning platform for software developers, IT admins, and creative professionals. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Draper, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.pluralsight.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPluralsight has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.