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Data Scientist/Senior Data Scientist

C3 AI
Location
Redwood City, California, United States
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Data Science
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field
  • Hands-on AI experience spanning generative AI, agentic systems, supervised and unsupervised learning, and classical regression and classification
  • Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics
  • Experience building and deploying models at scale in distributed or cloud-native environments
  • Ability to drive projects independently and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have
  • Proficiency in Python; experience with JavaScript, Java, or Scala is a plus
  • Familiarity with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), vector databases, or RAG architectures
  • A portfolio of AI projects (GitHub, publications, or open-source contributions) is a plus
What the job really is

As a Data Scientist/Senior Data Scientist at C3 AI, you will collaborate with clients to develop and deploy AI-powered enterprise applications using the C3 AI Platform. Your role involves leading the research and implementation of AI models, analyzing their performance, and working closely with data engineers and subject matter experts to enhance AI capabilities. This position requires travel to partner with customers and ensure the successful scaling of AI applications.

Benefits
  • Excellent benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Generous equity plan
Things to weigh
  • Client-facing position requiring travel based on business needs
  • Focus on modern AI and ML techniques, which may involve adapting to their limitations in production environments
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