Crossing Hurdles ยท 4 hours ago
Data Scientist | Remote
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$56/hr - $77/hrCrossing Hurdles is seeking a Data Scientist with Kaggle Grandmaster status to analyze complex datasets and guide modeling decisions. The role involves building predictive models, designing experiment frameworks, and collaborating with ML engineers to productionize models.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover patterns, generate insights, and guide modeling decisions
Build predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning pipelines across tabular, time-series, NLP, and multimodal data
Design and implement robust experiment frameworks, validation strategies, and analytical methodologies
Develop automated data workflows, feature pipelines, and reproducible research environments
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA), hypothesis testing, and model-driven investigations to support research and product teams
Translate modeling results into clear, actionable recommendations for engineering, product, and leadership stakeholders
Collaborate with ML engineers to productionize models and ensure data systems scale reliably
Present findings through structured dashboards, reports, and technical documentation
Qualification
Required
Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster status or comparable top-tier competitive achievements
Strong proficiency in Python and data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Polars, and scikit-learn
Hands-on experience building end-to-end ML models, including feature engineering, training, and evaluation
Solid understanding of statistical methods, experiment design, and analytical reasoning
Familiarity with modern data stacks, including SQL, dashboards, and experiment tracking tools
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present analytical insights
Ability to work independently in a fully remote, contract-based environment
Company
Crossing Hurdles
At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase