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Senior Data Scientist

5 day weekFlexible HoursRemote · Brazil

The 4-day week in Brazil

About the role

We are looking for people fascinated by building a better future, who are restless, have the courage to challenge the ordinary, who value the diversity of ideas and believe in the transformative potential of true collaboration.

We know that many people, especially women, only apply for a position if they feel they meet 100% of the requirements. If that is you, we encourage you to apply anyway. Here, we value diverse career paths and learning along the journey.

Join us in the pursuit of a world with new intelligences.

The person in this position is responsible for ensuring the collection, processing, storage and availability of high-quality data to power AI models and provide actionable insights for clients and stakeholders.

This is a technical leadership role that combines the execution of complex data science projects with mentoring the team and coordinating Research and Development (R&D) efforts to promote innovation.

In practice, this purpose translates into the following Jobs to Be Done:

Lead the strategy and execution of Data Science

  • Lead teams on complex projects, guiding and mentoring team members;
  • Propose and implement strategies to improve internal data science processes and practices;
  • Decide when a model is ready for production and define how to monitor it.

Develop end-to-end AI models

  • Develop models using AI techniques (statistics, machine learning and deep learning), from data collection and cleaning through feature engineering;
  • Implement supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, optimizing them for performance and efficiency;
  • Encapsulate models in robust, easy-to-use and well-documented APIs.

Turn large volumes of data into value

  • Collect, process and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data to identify patterns and trends;
  • Create visualizations that clarify the decisions made and the quality of the models developed.

Act as a bridge between technology and business

  • Facilitate communication between different departments and leverage the potential of multidisciplinary teams;
  • Serve as direct interface with clients and partners for gathering technical requirements, specifying model architecture and presenting results.

Sustain Kunumi's culture of innovation

  • Keep up to date with the latest trends and advances in data science and AI;
  • Work collaboratively and in line with the "Kunumi way": autonomy, shared responsibility and open dialogue.

What is expected of you

  • Technical Leadership: Solid experience leading projects and technical teams.
  • Programming Proficiency: Proficiency in Python (preferred), R, SQL and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and Scikit-Learn.
  • Development Environment: Experience developing in a Linux environment.
  • Practical Experience: Real-world application of statistical methods and ML algorithms to solve complex problems.
  • Data Visualization: Experience with tools such as Tableau, Matplotlib or Seaborn.

What could set you apart

  • Big Data: Familiarity with storage and processing technologies such as Hadoop, Spark and NoSQL.
  • Applied Research: Previous experience coordinating R&D efforts.
  • Product Vision: Ability to translate technical limitations into business solutions for clients

ABOUT KUNUMI

At Kunumi, curiosity is our driving force in the tireless pursuit of knowledge and the courage to challenge the conventional. We believe that diversity of thought and perspective is essential to creating unique and impactful solutions.

Our culture is guided by valuing people, caring for the legacy we leave behind, and the constant pursuit of elegant results amid complex challenges. Here, every voice is heard, every idea is valued and every achievement is celebrated together.

We are agents of change who aim to promote positive transformation in society through Artificial Intelligence. We believe in human potential and in the ability to act as catalysts for a more balanced future.

BENEFITS

  • Dynamic, diverse culture focused on shared growth;
  • Remote work with flexible hours;
  • Home office support (allowance, chair, headphones, laptop, among others);
  • Premium health plan and dental coverage for you and your dependents, with no monthly fee;
  • Meal benefit (flexible card);
  • Extended parental leave
  • Childcare assistance;
  • Assistance for children with disabilities;
  • Life insurance;
  • Health promotion programs - mental, physical and emotional
  • Wellhub partnership - free Gold plan
  • Paid year-end recess
  • Monthly Kunumi Day - every second Friday of the month we are off

ABOUT THE PROCESS

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

We believe that diversity fosters creativity and accelerates positive results, so we consider all candidates not only for their technical qualifications, but also for how they complement us as a group.

See our Candidate Personal Data Processing Policy

About Kunumi

Belo Horizonte AI company, a UFMG spin-off acquired by Bradesco in 2024; adverts list remote work with flexible hours and a monthly Friday off.

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