Overview
Company Name
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College Raptor
Location
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Coralville, IA
We have a career opportunity for a Data Scientist who will focuses on the design, analysis, implementation and optimization of computer algorithms.
What you'll be doing
You will bridge the gap between algorithm theory and application engineering by writing code usable in the College Raptor applications. We're about to launch new products and need a self-starter who can architect machine learning models and design platforms that give College Raptor competitive advantages in the marketplace. You'll need to develop a data processing pipeline that will provide Product and Marketing teams real-time visibility into College Raptor member usage as they interact with the services.
What you'll need
7+ years of engineering experience using C# and .NET Framework.
4+ years of data analysis using R, Matlab, Julia, or Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and scikit-learn).
Ability to write code and implement algorithms in the College Raptor applications.
A data wrangler, unintimidated by petabytes, who can move data from any datastore or API and transform it into a ROC curve, chart or other human-readable or format.
Experience with SQL, Hadoop and environments such as Kafka, Spark or Storm.
A fearless action-oriented attitude that allows you to solve undefined problems independently or on a team, including remote office colleagues.
MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Great to have
Any experience shipping product in the Education vertical.
How to apply
Please send a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a great match for this role to [email protected]. Please include URLs to relevant writing, design or video samples.
Job Segment
Computer Engineering, Software Development, Mobile Engineering, Product Development
About College Raptor
College Raptor is a technology company working to make higher education more affordable and accessible for every student. We're building next-generation college search and planning tools that help students and families make smarter decisions, save money and be more successful in their college careers.
We also partner with colleges and universities to provide data and tools that help them be more strategic, effective and efficient in their recruitment and financial aid.
We offer a fast-paced environment working alongside a cross-functional team of product, technology and marketing minds to solve complex problems and simplify the experience for users and clients. We offer competitive salaries based on experience and a full suite of employee benefits including health insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
