[Remote] Data Scientist III - AI & Machine Learning

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. onXmaps, Inc. is a high-growth tech company focused on helping people explore the outdoors through innovative technology. They are seeking a Data Scientist who will design, build, and deploy sophisticated machine learning models to solve complex business problems, while also mentoring junior scientists and partnering with stakeholders to translate business challenges into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Model Development: Design and implement the full ML lifecycle—from exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering to model selection, tuning, and validation
• GCP Architecture: Leverage the full Google Cloud AI suite (Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub) to build robust, cloud-native ML solutions
• MLOps & Engineering: Implement CI/CD for machine learning (CT - Continuous Training) to ensure models remain performant in production environments
• Strategic Leadership: Partner with stakeholders to translate ambiguous business challenges into technical roadmaps. Mentor junior scientists and advocate for best practices in code quality and experiment tracking
• Look for opportunities to embed AI as a repeatable co-pilot in daily workflows by integrating experimentation into real work, and continuously refining its use with sound judgment and validation

Skills

• 5+ years in a professional Data Science role with a track record of deploying models at scale
• Proficiency in Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Looker. Experience with Kubeflow is a major plus
• Expert-level Python (pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow), Spark, and advanced SQL
• Deep understanding of statistics and ML theory (e.g., Gradient Descent, Bias-Variance tradeoff, Bayesian inference)
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, specifically using dbt
• A strong curiosity for exploring new technologies, including AI
• A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX's Company Values
• Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX
• The 'Product' Mindset: You understand that a model with 99% accuracy is useless if it costs more to run than the value it creates
• Infrastructure as Code: You are comfortable with Terraform or similar tools to manage your cloud resources
• Communication: You can explain the 'why' behind a complex neural network architecture to an executive without using jargon

Benefits

• Full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule
• A potential annual bonus of 10% based on company performance
• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
• Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents
• 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
• Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle
• Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays

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