Who you are

• Strong understanding of statistics and how to apply scientific methods to data using algorithms
• Coding skills in Scala, Python or other relevant languages
• Attention to detail and big picture thinking
• Currently pursuing your Masters or PhD
• Knowledge in one of the following areas would be an advantage:
• Hypothesis testing
• Machine learning techniques
• Scientific analysis and knowledge generation

What the job involves

• As part of Visiers R&D organization, our data science team is responsible for the development of advanced numerical algorithms and statistical techniques that generate business insights from human resource data
• Mentored by an experienced Data Scientist you will collaborate on projects that match both your interests and Visier business needs
• This could be software engineering focused (e.g. enhancing our machine learning pipelines or prototyping of automated insight generation), or research focused (e.g. unveiling compelling insights into the workforce from our unique multi-million employee cross-customers data set)
• Modelling the problem at hand, such that it directly solves underlying business problems
• Brainstorming to identify the correct data required to solve business problems
• Performing statistical analysis on data to build statistical/machine learning models
• Identifying the right metrics to measure the success of the models and projects
• Communicating and presenting your work to stakeholders across the organisation
• Conducting independently research, in order to gain domain knowledge and learn cutting-edge techniques