Data Scientist Jobs in Needham, MA

A Data Scientist in the technology industry plays a pivotal role in making sense of complex data sets and providing data-driven insights to help shape strategic decisions and solve business problems. They apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret big data, identify trends and patterns, and predict outcomes. They also work closely with business stakeholders to understand their problems and develop appropriate data models. Furthermore, they are responsible for data cleaning, preparation, and visualization to make it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand.

Essential skills for a Data Scientist include a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Tableau is also necessary. Additionally, they should have good business acumen, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Certifications like Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Data Science for Business (DSB), and AWS Certified Big Data are beneficial. Prior to becoming a Data Scientist, one might have worked as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or a Statistician.

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

  • LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • moments ago

Mentor data scientists and engineers on production ML practices, code review their platform-adjacent work, and serve as the technical authority on MLOps decisions....

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Senior AI Architect

  • Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

including perception, planning, and control Hands-on experience integrating AI systems with physical robotic hardware Experience with sensor technologies including RGB-D cameras, force/torque sensors, encoders...

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Principal Data Scientist

  • Deloitte
  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Scientist - Oncology Data Analytics & Computational Sciences Spring House / San Diego / Cambridge / Raritan / Titusville / United States of America Principal Data Scientist - Oncology Apply now Save...

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Accenture Life Insurance and Annuity Industry (ALIP) Integration Architect Lead

  • Accenture
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Description We Are: Transforming the Insurance industry of yesterday. We apply some of today's latest technologies in AI, data analytics, and automation. Our team of over 975 Life and Annuity...

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Principal Machine Learning Engineer

  • Red Hat Inc.
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Summary At Red Hat we believe the future of AI is open and we are on a mission to bring the power of open-source LLMs and vLLM to every enterprise. Red Hat AI Inference team accelerates AI for...

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Vice President, Data Architect, Data Service and Governance

  • Income Research Management
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 16 hours ago

Career Opportunities with Income Research Management A great place to work. Careers At Income Research Management Share with friends or Subscribe! Are you ready for new challenges and new...

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Machine Learning Engineer III

  • Chewy
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description: Machine Learning Engineer I II Boston, MA Merchandising Full time R29868 Job Description: What youll do: Design and implement cloud architectures tailored for end-to-end machine...

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Senior Healthcare Data Analytics Lead - Remote

  • United Health Group
  • Newton Center, MA (3 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Newton Center, MA (3 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start...

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Data Scientist (Req # 70078)

  • Staples, Inc.
  • Framingham, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Framingham, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Location: Framingham, MA Position Title: Data Scientist (Recruitment # 70078) Job Description: Responsible for applying analytical methods to improve decision-making and solve complex, data-driven business...

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist

  • Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Role We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist to join our AI/ML team....

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Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer - MLA Perception Offline Driving Intelligence

  • Zoox
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Offline Driving Intelligence (ODIN) team at Zoox is leveraging the latest in AI to craft algorithms that understand the world. We leverage large models first offline and we devise a path of...

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Senior Data Scientist - Applied Analytics (Data & AI)

  • Red Hat Inc.
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

About the Job The Senior Data Scientist on Applied Analytics drives data-driven decision-making and shapes approaches across high-priority data projects....

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Senior Data Engineer

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Description Work on the Data and Analytics squad to design, develop and enhance data and analytics solutions and pipelines, driving data-driven decision-making processes. Collaborate with scrum...

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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

  • Xometry
  • Waltham, MA (8 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA (8 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to bring high-impact ML capabilities into production. Everything you build will matter....

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AI Architect

  • Monotype Imaging Inc.
  • Woburn, MA (15 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA (15 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Sr. AI Architect Woburn, MA Are you our TYPE? Named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design'' by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers...

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Salary for Data Scientist Jobs in Needham, MA

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Highest Education Level

Data Scientists in Needham, MA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
50.0%
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
Doctorate Degree
9.5%
Associate's Degree
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
High School or GED
1.3%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%



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