Elios Talent · 3 hours ago
Principal Data Scientist
United States
Contract
Remote
Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $90/hrElios Talent is seeking a highly skilled and communicative Principal Data Scientist to lead the development of a Bayesian Marketing Mix Modeling MVP for a high-profile client. This role requires deep statistical expertise and the ability to translate complex insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jason Leonard
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of Bayesian Marketing Mix Models using PyMC or NumPyro
Own the full modeling lifecycle, including data preparation, model architecture, fitting, validation, and interpretation
Serve as the primary modeling lead, making independent decisions on statistical approach and trade-offs
Partner with internal teams and client stakeholders to align modeling outputs with business objectives
Clearly communicate technical concepts, assumptions, and results to audiences ranging from data scientists to executives
Guide and mentor team members on Bayesian modeling best practices and statistical reasoning
Qualification
Required
Proven hands-on experience delivering Marketing Mix Models (MMM) using Bayesian techniques
Strong proficiency in Bayesian programming frameworks (PyMC and/or NumPyro)
Deep understanding of Bayesian statistics, probabilistic programming, and time-series analysis
Experience working in cloud environments, preferably Azure, for data science workflows
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex models in plain language
Demonstrated ownership of modeling initiatives in fast-moving or ambiguous project environments
Preferred
Background in client-facing, consulting, or MVP-driven engagements
Familiarity with modern MLOps practices and Git-based collaboration workflows
Experience operating as a technical lead or principal-level contributor
Company
Elios Talent
Elios is a technology-driven staffing firm that connects top talent with leading companies across healthcare, technology, finance, and legal industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase