The Brattle Group · 7 hours ago
Data Engineer (Applied ML / Analytics)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expThe Brattle Group is a global economics consulting firm seeking a Data Engineer (Applied ML / Analytics) to join their Boston, MA office. This role involves working on high-profile projects, applying data engineering and machine learning expertise to solve complex problems in a consulting environment.
FinanceConsultingFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Translate client questions and messy real-world data into workable analytical approaches, with guidance from senior team members
Prepare, explore, and assess data from varied sources, identifying limitations, assumptions, and appropriate analytical paths
Build reproducible Python-based analyses for data processing, modeling, and evaluation
Apply classical ML, generative AI, or simpler approaches as appropriate to the problem, data quality, and time constraints
Contribute to visualizations and written explanations that help technical and non-technical stakeholders understand results
Participate in code reviews and collaborative problem solving within the team
Contribute to internal documentation, tooling, and shared best practices
Gradually take on more responsibility in client discussions as experience grows, including explaining technical work to internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree is a plus
3-5 years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics, data science, or a related technical role
Experience applying machine learning or statistical methods to real-world data in an industry or consulting setting
Comfort working in ambiguous problem spaces and learning new tools or methods as needed
Strong Python skills for data analysis, automation, and modeling
Applied experience with machine learning techniques (e.g., classification, clustering, ranking, text or vector-based methods)
Experience evaluating and improving models, not just training them
Proficiency in SQL and relational data concepts
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or similar) and modern data tooling
Experience working with messy, heterogeneous datasets
Working knowledge of version control (Git)
Ability to explain technical work clearly to mixed technical and non-technical audiences
Comfort collaborating closely with consultants, economists, and other experts
Willingness to stand in front of stakeholders, ask good questions, and explain and discuss analytical choices thoughtfully
Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong learning mindset
Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Flexible mindset to adapt to changing project priorities and client needs
Comfort with occasional extended hours or weekend work when facing tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality and data integrity
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance
Company
The Brattle Group
The Brattle Group provides consulting services and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Egan
Vice President Human Resources
Coleman Bazelon
Principal
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