What does a Data Scientist do?
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What the job involves
- Build and evaluate machine learning models to solve business problems.
- Analyze large datasets to find patterns and trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business questions.
- Translate complex data findings into clear recommendations.
- Design and implement statistical models and algorithms.
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows.
- Communicate analytical results to stakeholders and leadership.
- Apply natural language processing to extract insights from text.
Summed up from 30 recent Data Scientist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Python 7 in 10 postings
- Data Science 6 in 10 postings
- SQL 5 in 10 postings
- AI & ML 2 in 10 postings
- R 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- PhD in Statistics 1 in 20 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 50 postings
- 1 to 2 years 1 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 6 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 5 years.
Education asked for
- Bachelor's degree 7 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 3 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 15 postings
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Is this role in demand?
3,024 open Data Scientist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California662 open
- New York366 open
- Virginia348 open
- Washington310 open
- Maryland154 open
Typical pay $168,000 a year (most between $140k and $198k). See the full salary breakdown