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Esri · 17 hours ago

Data Scientist II

Redlands, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$73K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

Esri is a company focused on leveraging machine learning and location intelligence to drive innovation across various industries. They are seeking a Data Scientist II who will collaborate with customers to understand their challenges and develop data-driven solutions that integrate with GIS workflows. The role involves developing and implementing machine learning models, consulting with clients, and staying updated on the latest trends in AI and machine learning.

3D TechnologyAnalyticsBig DataCivicTechData VisualizationInternet of ThingsMapping ServicesRemote SensingSoftware

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Consult closely with customers to understand their needs and serve as Esri's sole representative

Scope projects, communicate uncertainties and risks, and accurately estimate delivery times

Develop and pitch data science solutions that map business problems to advanced analytics approaches

Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders

Write production-level code for data analysis and process automation

Build high-quality analytics systems employing techniques from data mining, statistics, and machine learning

Perform feature engineering, model selection, and hyperparameter optimization to achieve high predictive accuracy

Deploy models to production environments and assist customers in troubleshooting implementations

Implement best practices for geospatial machine learning and develop reusable technical components for demonstrations and rapid prototyping

Design and implement generative AI solutions and agentic systems to enhance customer workflows and automate complex geospatial tasks

Stay updated with the latest trends in machine learning, deep learning, and AI, and incorporate them into project delivery

Quickly become proficient in unfamiliar fields to address diverse customer needs

Qualification

Machine LearningGenerative AIPythonData VisualizationApplied StatisticsDeep LearningGIS ConceptsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingProject Management

Required

2+ years of practical machine learning experience or relevant academic/lab work

Hands-on relevant experience in generative AI, large language models, and agentic systems

Exemplify tenacity, determination, creativity, curiosity, and independence in problem-solving

Ability to learn new concepts quickly and implement new technologies rapidly

Flexibility to adapt to diverse customer solutions in a rapidly evolving technical landscape

Experience working with non-technical stakeholders in multiple domains

Proficiency in building and optimizing supervised and unsupervised machine learning models, including deep learning techniques

Fundamental understanding of mathematical and machine learning concepts

Applied statistics experience

Expertise in developing machine learning solutions, preferably in Python

Proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and loading between various systems

Ability to produce compelling data visualizations to convey results

Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or a related field

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or a related field

Experience with spatial and GIS concepts, preferably using Esri software

Familiarity with Git, ML libraries such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, and transformers-based large language models (LLMs)

Experience handling large-scale batch/streaming data with big data tools like Apache Spark

Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, and more)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave

Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Company

Esri

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Esri is a software company that devolops geographic information system software, location intelligence, and mapping.

Founded in 1969

Redlands, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.esri.com

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