Entry-Level Data Scientist

Amida Technology Solutions • Washington, DC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Amida Technology Solutions is seeking an Entry-Level Data Scientist to apply academic training to real-world projects and develop skills alongside experienced mentors. The role focuses on graph algorithms and techniques supporting advanced data management designs, including dimension-rich and time-series-based decision systems. The position is 40 hours per week. The initial three months are a temporary, hourly engagement, with the possibility of conversion to a full-time position based on performance and business needs. Candidates must be able to work three days per week at Amida's Washington, DC headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering, preferably with a strong focus on graph theory, algorithms, and data structures.
• Demonstrated passion for data science and eagerness to learn new techniques and technologies.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Enjoy collaboration.
• Superior communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• At least one of the following skillsets: familiarity with graph and machine learning libraries/frameworks (e.g., PyTorch Geometric, DGL, GDS); experience with NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib; Azure Databricks; graph algorithms or techniques; software testing concepts or methodologies; software development; or Cypher or Gremlin query language.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize graph algorithms and data structures for decision support and classification applications.
• Supervise, help create, and implement algorithms for encoding and embedding, clustering, outlier detection, community detection, and dimensionality reduction.
• Build distributed training pipelines capable of handling large graphs with 100 million or more graph elements.
• Design and write queries and stored procedures for data loading, migration from existing databases, and data retrieval.
• Contribute to white papers and technical documentation.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting for full-time employees.
• Medical insurance for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Vision insurance for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level