Data Scientist

Zicasso is seeking a Data Scientist to leverage their expertise in data analysis and modeling to drive strategic decision-making and develop data-driven solutions to improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and optimize business performance. As a fully-remote, freelance contractor position, the Data Scientist will work from home, at a location outside of the United States, with flexibility in work hours but expected to maximize overlap with California hours.

Requirements

• 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, including model development, tuning, and validation.
• 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.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to translate ambiguous business challenges into actionable analytics projects.
• Effective collaborator with experience working independently in remote team environments.
• 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.
• Passion for leveraging data, AI, and ML to create exceptional customer experiences and measurable business impact.
• Proven experience mentoring and leading project teams preferred.

Benefits

• 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 budget.
• Two company-sponsored business trips each year at international destinations we serve!