Principal Data Scientist

Blend360

Columbia, MD

Full Time

Senior

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com

Key Responsibilities

Work with practice leaders and clients to understand clients' business problems, industry context, data sources, potential risks, and constraints.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver data-driven solutions that support key business initiatives.
Design, implement, and optimize advanced models using Python, SQL, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Apply mathematical optimization techniques to address real-world healthcare challenges; experience with Gurobi is a strong plus.
Build and manage scalable data pipelines and orchestrate workflows using tools such as Airflow and Dataproc.
Effectively communicate analytical findings and technical methodologies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum 3-4 years (Senior Data Scientist level) or 5-7 years (Lead Data Scientist level) of experience in data science or advanced analytics roles.
Proficient in Python, SQL, and cloud-based environments (GCP preferred).
Proven experience in mathematical optimization; hands-on use of Gurobi is highly desirable.
Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or Dataproc.
Strong business acumen with the ability to rapidly integrate into and contribute to complex projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Experience with Gurobi or CPLEX for optimization.
Experience with Linear/Integer Programming.
Experience using optimization methods in conjunction with machine learning models.

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