Data Scientist / ML Engineer
Summary
A senior data science role in Calgary: partner with business stakeholders to scope problems, then design, build, and productionize statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions end to end. Core stack is Python, SQL, and Databricks (Spark/PySpark, MLflow) with MLOps and Responsible AI practices.
- Partner with business stakeholders, engineers, and subject-matter experts to define complex problems, requirements, and success criteria
- Assess data and technical feasibility, dependencies, risks, integration needs, and opportunities
- Plan and lead analytical initiatives from discovery and proof of concept through MVP, production deployment, and ongoing enhancement
- Design, develop, validate, and operationalize statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions
- Apply software engineering, MLOps, and Responsible AI practices
- Provide technical direction, coordinate contributors, review deliverables, and remain involved in hands‑on development
- Communicate analytical findings, assumptions, limitations, and evidence-based recommendations
- Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, subject‑matter experts, and multidisciplinary technical teams across iterative delivery stages
Requirements
- Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, data science, or a related quantitative discipline
- Six or more years of related experience, including significant hands‑on experience delivering data science or machine learning solutions
- Strong knowledge of statistics, machine learning, model validation, uncertainty assessment, and analytical interpretation
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience with established data science and machine learning libraries
- Hands‑on experience with Databricks or a comparable enterprise platform, including Spark or PySpark, MLflow, and production-focused machine learning development
- Experience engineering, deploying, and managing analytical solutions throughout their lifecycle
- Ability to learn complex subject areas, guide multidisciplinary contributors, influence technical decisions, and communicate recommendations clearly
- Ability to travel throughout North America (US and Canada) for business purposes
- Valid passport required
- Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening, including a criminal records check
Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and software engineering practices, with a strong focus on delivering data-driven solutions and operationalizing analytical initiatives. Proficient in Python, SQL, and enterprise platforms like Databricks, with a solid foundation in model validation and uncertainty assessment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Machine Learning Solutions Delivery
- Statistical Analysis
- Python Proficiency
- Databricks Experience
- MLOps Practices
Hard Skills
- Machine Learning
- Statistical Analysis
- Model Validation
- Uncertainty Assessment
- Python
- SQL
- Data Science Libraries
- Spark
- PySpark
- MLflow
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Influencing Technical Decisions
- Guiding Multidisciplinary Contributors
- Analytical Interpretation
Certifications & Qualifications
- Valid Passport
Industry Keywords
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- MLOps
- Statistical Solutions
- Analytical Initiatives
Tools & Technologies
- Databricks
- Spark
- PySpark
- MLflow