Data Scientist

Data Scientist Pittsburgh, PA + Travel $160–180k Package Certus Recruitment Group is hiring a Data Scientist for a high-growth software business operating at the intersection of data, AI, and national security. This is a hands-on role for an intellectually curious, technically strong data scientist who enjoys working with large, complex datasets and translating advanced analytics into real-world decisions. The role sits within a collaborative data and engineering environment and offers meaningful exposure to mission-critical problems with genuine impact. The Role The Data Scientist will work across large-scale datasets to uncover patterns, build predictive models, and develop scalable analytical systems that support data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include: • Designing experiments, testing hypotheses, and building advanced statistical and machine-learning models • Developing and maintaining real-time decision systems using predictive and optimisation techniques • Transforming complex, manual analyses into scalable, repeatable workflows within a SaaS platform • Modelling business and operational scenarios that influence critical decisions • Partnering with internal analysts, engineers, and client teams to solve open-ended data problems • Writing clean, performant, and maintainable production-quality Python code • Contributing to end-to-end software development within an agile, scrum-based environment What They’re Looking For • U.S. Citizenship is required • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred) • 3+ years of hands-on data science experience in production environments • Strong experience developing insights, KPIs, and analytics for internal and external stakeholders • Advanced proficiency in Python and statistical analysis • Experience applying machine-learning techniques (e.g. gradient boosting, neural networks) to real datasets • Proven ability to solve loosely defined, ambiguous problems using data • Comfortable working independently in fast-paced, high-expectation environments Desirable Experience • Active U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one • Exposure to startup or high-growth technology environments • Experience working in agile / scrum teams • Strong SQL skills and experience building datasets from relational databases • Familiarity with big data and streaming technologies (e.g. Spark, HDFS) and AWS • Experience with NLP frameworks (spaCy, fastText, BERT) • Background working with financial, supply chain, logistics, or IP-related data • Experience working within product-led organisations What’s On Offer • $160–180k total compensation package • High-impact role tackling complex, real-world data problems • Close collaboration with engineers, product, and analytics leaders • Opportunity to influence how advanced analytics is applied across a mission-critical platform • Strong long-term career development in a technically rigorous environment This role is well suited to a data scientist who thrives on complexity, values quality and ownership, and wants their work to directly influence high-stakes decision-making. Certus Recruitment Group is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia.