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NRG Energy · 6 days ago
Data Scientist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$99K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Understanding of machine learning and deep learning models for prediction, classification, and clustering projects
Applying statistical modeling or machine learning to optimize marketing efforts and business operations
Translating complex business issues into achievable analytical learning objectives
Communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
Proficiency in Python, pandas, scikit-learn, Spark, and Pyspark
Performing other assigned duties
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or Operations Research required
3+ years of experience in statistical modeling and quantitative analysis in industry or full-time academic research
Understanding of machine learning and deep learning models to select and implement for prediction, classification, and clustering projects
Apply statistical modeling or machine learning to optimize marketing efforts with respect to customer acquisition, retention, pricing, plant operations and trading
Understanding of the business context of projects and able to identify areas where models will be less predictive or have caveats to their predictive powers
Ability to translate complex business issues into achievable analytical learning objectives and actionable analytic projects
Ability to communicate and establish good relations with multi-disciplinary teams
Proficiency with Python, including pandas, scikit-learn
Experience in Spark or Pyspark
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred
Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics or Quantitative Marketing with a focus on machine learning is strongly preferred
Retail electricity or gas experience
Comfortable working in Linux
Experience with Git
Experience with AWS SageMaker
Experience with Google Cloud Vertex AI
Experience with Databricks
Experience with Docker containers
Ability to learn and apply new quantitative techniques quickly and appropriately
Ability to interpret and communicate complex analytics results
Ability to identify practical business implications
Good communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Think critically about analyses to ensure the conclusions make sense before sharing
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Wellness program
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
401(k) plan
Generous PTO plan
8 company holidays
3 floating holidays
Electricity discounts on NRG brands
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
NRG Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (18)
2022 (17)
2021 (13)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-02-08Acquired· by Global Infrastructure Partners ($1.3B)
2017-01-17Post Ipo Equity· Undisclosed
2000-05-31IPO· nyse:NRG
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
Chairman, President and CEO
Mauricio Gutierrez
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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