DreamBox

Seattle
201-500 employees
DreamBox is a K-8 math solution, driven by technology, that's as unique as the students and educators who use it! For district, school, classroom, & home use.

Data Scientist - Contract

Data Scientist - Contract

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About the Role: 

In this role, you should be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math, and statistics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data and model outcomes.  Your goal will be to help our company develop data products using Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence to meet learning objectives and growth goals for all students.  This is a rare opportunity to gain real-world experience while embedded in a Data & Analytics team at an exciting time in EdTech and AI innovation. 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Collaborate with the data science team to develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms using SQL, NLP/Sequence prediction algorithms, and reinforcement learning. 
  • Evaluate and compare the performance of different models and choose the best one for the problem at hand. 
  • Fine-tune models using transfer learning, hyperparameter tuning, and other techniques to achieve optimal performance. 
  • Develop and optimize data pipelines and data processing systems using Python. 
  • Create data visualizations and reports to communicate insights and findings to stakeholders. 
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and advancements in deep learning and data science. 

About You:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. 
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and experience working with relational databases. 
  • Experience with NLP/Sequence prediction algorithms, transformers and reinforcement learning. 
  • Familiarity with machine learning libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 
  • Nice to have: Some experience with AWS services such as SageMaker, EC2, S3, and Lambda. 
  • Commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week for a 12 week timeframe 
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 

Location: Open to candidates in U.S.  

Length of contract: 12 weeks

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected contract rate for this position is $33.48 - $41.85 USD per hour based on several factors, including experience and geography. Benefits for this role are not directly provided through DreamBox Learning. 

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