Job Description
Databricks, the leader in data and AI platforms, is seeking a Data Scientist - New Grad to join their Data team. This role offers the opportunity to transform business and operational data into insights that drive product design, customer strategies, and engineering optimizations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Data Scientist will apply cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex problems, leveraging Databricks' own platform as a "customer."
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, etc.) to address business challenges using data.
- Apply data science methodologies to analyze real-world data, delivering actionable insights or deploying algorithms to the Databricks platform.
- Manage end-to-end projects, including requirement gathering, data exploration, insights presentation, and algorithm deployment in production environments.
Qualifications
- Graduation in December 2024 or Spring 2025 with a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Math, Computer Science, Economics, Physics, Operational Research).
- Proven proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and management.
- Experience with statistical and machine learning methods, including regression models, classification trees, causal inference, unsupervised learning, stochastic processes, and time series forecasting.
- Excited to work collaboratively to solve ambiguous problems.
About Databricks
Databricks is at the forefront of unifying data, analytics, and AI, empowering over 10,000 organizations globally—including 50% of the Fortune 500. Headquartered in San Francisco, Databricks is the creator of the Lakehouse platform, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow.
Core Mission: Helping data teams solve the world’s toughest problems by leveraging their leading data infrastructure platform.
Compensation and Benefits
Databricks offers competitive compensation packages, including:
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Pay Range: $140,000—$150,000 USD annually.
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Additional Perks: Annual performance bonus, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
- For detailed benefits, visit Databricks Benefits.