Senior Data Scientist

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Do you want to shape the future of industries through innovative AI (Artificial Intelligence) solutions? We are looking for data scientists who want to apply deep learning techniques to solve real-world problems.

We are a fast-paced team within Workiva Data Management and Analytics focused on building Industry-specific AI products. We are looking for an experienced data scientist with excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion to apply AI techniques to problems in different domains.

Job Summary

The Senior Data Scientist provides expertise and leadership within the Workiva Data Science team. Leads initiatives in descriptive, predictive, and machine learning modeling, advanced statistical techniques, use of database tools and/or other approaches in quantitative analysis of complex products. Creates and executes solutions from initial concept to fully tested production, and communicates results to a broad range of audiences. Advanced use of current and emerging technologies to evaluate data sets and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management. Uses data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and high complexity predictive modeling and fact based management to drive decision-making. Mentors less senior staff. Provides guidance to cross-functional teams. Routinely works on multiple highly complex assignments. Provides consultation to Senior Leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Identify, and distill business problems into machine learning experiments. Develop and research data science modeling/algorithmic approaches and perform experiments evaluating the approach chosen.
  • Work in a multi-disciplinary, product focused, cross-functional team to deliver business value from artificial intelligence technologies and modeling.
  • Perform rapid iteration on modeling tasks, and result to refine and validate approach.
  • Deal with ambiguity, high dimensional, and real-world data to produce measurable business results.
  • Work in a fast-paced, highly performant team of data scientist within a dynamic business environment. Communicate with peers and business partners virtually; as this position is entirely remote.
  • Communicate results, risks, and provides in-depth documentation and visualizations to educate peers and business partners of experimental results.
  • Deploy, and validate models using rigorous statistical methods.
  • Work with business partners and peers to validate model performance metrics and application of modeling techniques in an effort to drive business value through features Workiva customers love
  • Demonstrates industry leading experience developing, delivering and maintaining machine learning-based solutions in production in the cloud.
  • Provides mentorship and guidance to team members.

What You'll Need

Education
  • MS/PhD or advanced level degree in CS/EE/Applied Mathematics/Statistics/DS/ML or related fields with knowledge in information retrieval, NLP, Machine Learning and Data Mining strongly preferred
Skills
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, R).
  • Fluency in SQL and relational/document/column database technologies (postgres, Redshift, Mongodb, presto).
  • Ability to write clean, understandable code that follows leading industry standards and practices and is well-documented, and to build easily reproducible models(git, etc.)
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience working with machine learning libraries and applying them to real-world data science problems.
  • Experienced with machine learning, text mining/natural language processing (NLP).
  • Deep knowledge of some of the popular ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, PyTorch etc.
  • Excellent knowledge and demonstrable experience in using open source NLP packages such as NLTK, Word2Vec, SpaCy, Gensim, CoreNLP.
  • Familiarity with NLP tasks (e.g. OCR, Named Entity Recognition, Document Classification, Sentiment Analyses, Topic Modeling, Summarization, etc).
  • Knowledge and understanding of pre-trained language models like BERT, Hugging Face, and GPT.
  • Demonstrable experience with parallel and distributed computing, statistics, machine learning, cloud technologies like AWS (Sagemaker, Comprehend, Textract, S3, Athena).
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with graph based databases and GraphML (Neptune, Neo4j, NetworkX)
  • Experience shipping models to production, and ensuring continuous availability via measurements, and tools like statistical process control.
  • Extensive, and relevant research in Machine Learning.
  • Working with distributed computing environments like Hadoop, Spark
  • Familiarity with model monitoring frameworks, and MLOps stacks.
  • Experience using GPU environments optimizing ML performance
  • Domain experience within FinTech/SEC/Financial Reporting
Travel Requirements
  • Minimal Travel
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.

How You'll Be Rewarded

  • Base Pay Range in Colorado: $140,000 - $179,000
  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.

Where You’ll Work

Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.

  • Customer Success: Always delight our customers.

  • Trust: Rely on each other. 

  • Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. 

  • Collaboration: Share resources and work together. 

  • Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. 

  • Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. 

  • Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.

At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: 

  • Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.

  • Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.

  • Involvement: Ability to participate in Employee Resource Groups, (Women in Tech, Women in Sales, Ethnic Diversity, Veterans, Rainbow (LGBTQ), Remote Employees, Caregiving) Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more

  • Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.


Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/

Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits


Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment. Effective October 18, 2021, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to visit any Workiva office, attend in-person meetings, or travel for business purposes.

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Location

Workiva is in an ideal location on the banks of the South Platte River surrounded by restaurants and retail shops!

An Insider's view of Workiva

What’s the vibe like in the office?

Workiva is a close-knit workplace where teamwork is highly valued—people encourage and truly appreciate the hard work of their fellow team members and treat each other with respect.

Molly Nitka

Corporate Programs Manager

What is your vision for the company?

Our mission at Workiva—to power transparent reporting for a better world—is supported by our company values: customer success, innovation, trust, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability. We are successful because we put our employees first, listen to their voices, and respond to their needs.

Marty Vanderploeg

CEO

What are Workiva Perks + Benefits

Workiva Benefits Overview

When you join Workiva, you get a world-class benefits package for you and your family. On day one, every full-time employee starts with stock options, vacation, and the opportunity to enroll in our discounted stock purchase plan.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision care plans; life and disability insurance; and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. With a casual dress code, support for health and wellness, and flexible work hours, we’ve got you covered for whatever life brings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
We have seven employee resource groups that are formed around a shared interest or common goal. These groups are designed to support their members and cultivate a more diverse & inclusive workspace.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave for the primary caretaker. Workiva also provides 12 weeks of leave for the secondary caretaker.
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Workiva offers employees professional development opportunities like Onsite training courses, The ability to attend job related conferences and seminars.
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

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