Principal Data Scientist

------USC and GC only W2------ Job Title: Principal Data ScientistLocation: Glendale, CA – 4 days a weekDuration : 12 + MonthsRate : $85/hr. to $95/hr. The Company Headquartered in Los Angeles, this leader in the Entertainment & Media space is focused on delivering world-class stories and experiences to its global audience. To offer the best entertainment experiences, their technology teams focus on continued innovation and utilization of cutting edge technology. Platform / Stack You will work with technologies that include Snowflake Cortex, Python, AWS , and SQL. What You'll Do As a Principal Data Scientist: Develop novel AI/ML solutions to further the company’s mission of creating innovativeand engaging content Architect efficient data models and high-quality production pipelines and partner with Engineering for all necessary telemetry Design, build, and deploy predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to address complex business challenges. Identify trends, patterns, and insights from large datasets to inform decision-making. Work end to end from data collection, feature generation and selection, algorithm development, forecasting, visualization and communicating of model results Think creatively to solve complex problems Monitor and maintain the performance of ML models Research and stay up-to-date on the latest AI/ML trends and technologies Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure the quality and accessibility of data Communicate insights and best practices in leadership Qualifications: You could be a great fit if you have: MS/Ph.D. in quantitative discipline 10+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading and delivering successful projects Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala Expert-level experience working with scikit-learn, numpy, and pandas and other ML libraries. Solid understanding of ML technologies, models, mathematics and statistical methods Experience with cloud databases, such as Snowflake, databricks, and BigQuery is a plus This client requires that a background check be completed. A background check is required to protect our company/client and its stakeholders by ensuring that we hire individuals with a trustworthy history, which helps maintain a safe and secure workplace. This proactive measure minimizes potential risks and promotes a culture of integrity within the organization. Benefits Offered: Employer provides access to: 3 levels of medical insurance for you and your family Dental insurance for you and your family 401k Overtime California has the following sick leave policy: accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours. If you are based in a different state, please inquire about that state’s sick leave policy. Regards, Ankit Sandhu Phone:- (214) 585-5958 Job Type: Contract Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 per week Work Location: On the road