Senior Data Scientist - Applied Machine Learning
kforceSan Jose (CA)
About the role
Description:
Kforce as a client in San Jose, CA that is seeking a hands-on Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Data Scientist to join a small technical project team developing an ML solution focused on identifying and prioritizing high-value learning engagement opportunities. This role is ideal for a builder with deep experience in traditional machine learning, statistical modeling, feature engineering, and sales-oriented predictive analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex, high-dimensional datasets to identify meaningful predictive signals* Develop and evaluate classification, probability-based, and statistical models* Perform feature engineering, feature selection, importance analysis, and experimentation across multiple data sources* Build repeatable ML training, evaluation, and feature-engineering workflows* Connect model performance to actionable sales, revenue, customer adoption, and opportunity outcomes* Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders in an iterative development environment
Requirements:
*Machine Learning: Deep hands-on experience with traditional predictive ML and statistical modeling, including classification, probability modeling, model evaluation/calibration, class imbalance, seasonality, temporal validation, and data leakage prevention*Feature Engineering: Strong expertise in feature engineering, feature selection, feature importance, and determining which signals within complex, high-dimensional datasets provide meaningful predictive value*Sales-Domain ML: Demonstrated experience applying machine learning and feature engineering within a sales, revenue, opportunity, or customer-focused domain; Experience connecting model outputs to actionable business outcomes is essential* ML Techniques & Frameworks: Experience with Logistic Regression, Gradient Boosted Trees such as XGBoost/LightGBM, and Scikit-learn or comparable ML frameworks* Python & Data: Advanced Python and SQL skills, including Pandas, NumPy, relational/database analysis, and experience working with structured and unstructured data*ML Lifecycle: Experience developing ML training/evaluation workflows, feature-engineering pipelines, experiment tracking, model versioning/monitoring, and production-oriented ML practices*Hands-On Development: Strong coding and analytical skills with the ability to independently explore data, build and test models, evaluate results, and iterate as data and business requirements evolve*Important: This role requires deep applied machine learning expertise; GenAI/LLM experience can be complementary, but the primary focus is traditional ML, statistical modeling, feature engineering, and sales-oriented predictive analytics* Experience with model evaluation/calibration, class imbalance, temporal validation, seasonality, and leakage prevention* Experience with ML training/evaluation pipelines, experiment tracking, model monitoring, and versioning* Ability to work with structured and unstructured enterprise data Job Type ContractCompensation75 - $90
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