Tech Holding ยท 10 hours ago
Data Scientist (Contractor)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expTech Holding is a full-service consulting firm dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to clients. They are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to develop machine learning models that detect disinformation and analyze social media data, collaborating with various teams to provide actionable insights.
ConsultingFinanceInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for detecting disinformation, bot networks, and coordinated influence operations across social media platforms
Analyze large-scale, multi-source datasets to identify emerging narrative threats and patterns of manipulation
Build and improve NLP pipelines for content analysis, sentiment detection, and entity recognition
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems and ensure scalability
Partner with research analysts to translate findings into client-facing intelligence products
Stay current with the latest developments in AI/ML, particularly in NLP, graph analysis, and anomaly detection
Contribute to research publications and thought leadership on disinformation detection methodologies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related quantitative field
Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Deep expertise in natural language processing (NLP) and text classification techniques
Experience working with large-scale data processing tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, or cloud-based solutions)
Familiarity with social media data, network analysis, or graph-based methods
Strong statistical foundation and experience with experimental design
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
Preferred
Experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or information integrity domains
Background in detecting bots, spam, or malicious online behavior
Familiarity with LLMs and generative AI, particularly for detection applications
Experience with real-time data streaming and analysis
Published research in relevant academic venues
Benefits
Remote Work Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Opportunities
Company
Tech Holding
Tech Holding is an early-stage investment firm that offers consulting services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Azat Aslanyan
CEO & Co-Founder
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