Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland, Oregon, USA Remote (Global) Full-time USD 163,000 – 204,000 / year

New Relic is hiring a Lead Data Scientist

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced ML models and predictive algorithms to solve critical business problems, such as churn prediction, user segmentation, and product usage forecasting.
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert, guiding the team on best practices in statistical analysis, experimentation design, and code quality.
  • Partner with PMs and Engineers to translate ambiguous business questions into rigorous data science projects with actionable outcomes.
  • Drive the adoption of MLOps best practices, ensuring models are scalable, reproducible, and monitored effectively in production.
  • Perform deep-dive analyses on user behavior and product performance to identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
  • Mentor and coach other data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous technical learning and innovation.
  • Communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders through compelling data storytelling and visualization.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in DS, Statistics, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact machine learning solutions.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and model development (pandas, scikit-learn, numpy, etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL for complex data querying and performance optimization.
  • Strong hands-on experience with a breadth of modeling techniques, including: - Supervised learning (Regression, Random Forests, Gradient Boosting like XGBoost/LightGBM) - Unsupervised learning (Clustering, Dimensionality Reduction) - Time series forecasting (ARIMA, Prophet)
  • Experience with dbt for data transformation and maintaining clean, reliable data pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to deploy models into production environments and familiarity with MLOps concepts.
  • Familiarity with software engineering practices (CI/CD, version control with Git, Jira).
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain technical concepts to business audiences.
  • Expertise in developing or integrating GenAI models or AI agents into product and analytical workflows.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms, specifically AWS SageMaker.
  • Background in the observability.
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative discipline.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) to democratize insights.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Additional Information

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Skills
StatisticsStatistical Analysis
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