Data Scientist - Financial Modeling

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a customer-obsessed data scientist to join our data team. You will be responsible for applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems, translating data into actionable insights, and driving data-informed decisions across the organization.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or related field
Master’s degree in quantitative fields (Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent).
Technical skills: Strong proficiency in SQL; expertise in Python and/or R; Solid understanding of core machine learning principles, algorithms, and model validation techniques; experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI
Statistical analysis: deep knowledge of statistical hypothesis testing, experimental design, and multivariate analysis
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey technical findings to non-technical audience

Responsibilities

Develop and implement models: design, build, test, and deploy machine learning models to solve business challenges
Exploratory data analysis: conduct in-depth statistical analysis and visualizations to discover patterns, trends, and hidden insights in the data
Collaborate with Data Architects to develop robust data pipelines and create impactful features for model improvement
Communicate complex results, methodologies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations and data visualizations
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and deploy models into production systems
Drive innovation: stay up to date with the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling, and propose new technologies or methods where appropriate.
Develop and maintain advanced forecasting models for revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Build driver-based financial planning models aligned with business KPIs.
Automate forecasting processes using scalable data pipelines.
Improve forecast accuracy through back-testing and model validation.

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan