Senior Data Scientist (Remote)

We're seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team at Zicasso, a leading luxury travel company. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in driving business growth, improving customer experiences, and optimizing operations through data-driven insights and solutions.
At Zicasso, we're passionate about creating personalized, life-enriching experiences for discerning travelers. Our unique approach blends cutting-edge technology with the expertise of our top travel specialists worldwide. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to a company recognized as "Best in Travel" by TRAVEL+LEISURE magazine and featured in notable publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and CNN.
We foster a dynamic, progressive global work environment that values creativity, initiative, and continuous learning. Our fully remote team spans five continents, and we're seeking a passionate, data-driven individual who thrives in a high-performance environment and is eager to contribute to our innovative company culture.
About the Role
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis and modeling to extract valuable insights that drive strategic decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions that improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and optimize business performance. This is an international, fully-remote, freelance contractor position, with a preference for candidates based in Latin America.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the analysis of large, complex datasets to uncover strategic insights that drive product innovation and business growth.
Design, develop, validate, and refine advanced predictive models and AI-driven solutions to optimize customer journeys, improve demand/supply forecasting, and deliver personalized recommendations.
Collaborate with product, marketing, and customer experience teams to identify data-driven opportunities for conversion optimization, retention, and engagement improvements.
Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
Communicate complex technical insights effectively to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or related role in fast-moving, data-intensive environments.
Hands-on expertise in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
Strong proficiency in Python or R, with demonstrated experience implementing ML pipelines and frameworks.
Advanced SQL skills, with experience working on large-scale, relational and/or distributed datasets.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline.
Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, AI frameworks, and experimental design.
Proven ability to communicate complex quantitative insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

Remote work from your home base and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance.
Innovative, fast-paced, and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions.
Learning and development annual stipend.
Two company-sponsored business trips each year to international destinations we serve.

Join us in shaping the future of luxury travel while working towards our vision: to create a more connected humanity through travel. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team!
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