Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist practicing full-stack data science at Murmuration. Leading diverse data science projects and mentoring junior team members.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $183,013 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute data science projects, including predictive modeling, algorithm design, and data pipelines;
Develop innovative, industry-leading campaign data science models, specifically partisanship and turnout models;
Independently (and often collaboratively) explore data sets for insights and understanding what can help drive product development and feature prioritization;
Transform data into actionable and compelling insights through analysis and visualization, and then effectively communicate these data-driven stories to internal and external stakeholders through memos and presentations;
Collaborate with the Engineering Team to take data science products and concepts into production;
Provide guidance and mentoring to level-up junior data scientists in both formal and informal learning sessions;
Apply emerging AI technologies to R&D challenges; you’ll prototype novel approaches, evaluate feasibility, and bridge the gap between cutting-edge capabilities and practical usability.

What you’ll need

6+ years of work experience as a Data Scientist or equivalent role producing models and analytics for business applications;
Deep understanding of advanced data science techniques, machine learning algorithms, and optimization methods;
Experience building and deploying machine learning models;
Proficiency in data engineering and data pipelines;
Skill in using advanced data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate insights and tell compelling stories with data;
Mastery of programming languages (Python and SQL), version control (Git), and ability to learn and apply new data science tools and techniques efficiently;
Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and ability to communicate insights strategically to influence team direction;
Ability to mentor and guide junior team members in their technical growth and development;
Capacity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Comp & perks

Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match;
A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
Generous paid parental leave;
Pre-tax commuter benefits;
A company laptop;
A flexible remote work environment;
A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
A yearly professional development fund;
Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help;
Yearly in-person staff retreats;
A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data sciencepredictive modelingalgorithm designdata pipelinesmachine learningdata visualizationPythonSQLGitdata engineering

Soft Skills

problem-solvingleadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationstrategic influence