Applied AI Scientist

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
What You'll Do

• Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner
• Execute statistical and data mining techniques ( e.g. hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes) on large data sets to identify trends, figures and other relevant information
• E valuat e emerging datasets and technologies for our analytical platform
• Owning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability
• Contributing to the thought leadership of the firm by helping in researching the evolving topics and publishing them

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in STEM and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required ;
• Knowledge of programming - Python (Deep Expertise), Pyspark
• Exp erience in engineering features from a variety of data sources
• Experience in ML platforms like Dataiku, Sagemaker , MLFlow or other platforms
• Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms ( e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.);
• Expertise in developing one or more class of machine learning algorithms ( time series, classification, regression, etc. - preferably in a product environment)

Additional Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• High motivation, good work ethic and maturity.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required
to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $150,000.00 - $186,225.00