Data Scientist

An analytical background, evidenced by a STEM degree in a technical subject. Physical sciences or mathematics are preferred.

Strong Python skills and competency across the Python data science ecosystem such as pandas, numpy and scikit-learn, or a highly transferable equivalent.

Experience working with LLMs and agentic AI systems, including harnesses, RAG, context engineering and evaluations.

Experience working safely and efficiently with agentic engineering systems.

Solid experience with data wrangling and data analysis.

The ability to train, tune and evaluate models and prepare them for production deployment.

A solid understanding of modern software development lifecycle practices.

The ability to navigate typical problems independently, contribute to discussion and help shape technical requirements.

The ability to communicate complex statistical and machine learning concepts and their results clearly, including to non-technical audiences.

Desirable

An insatiable appetite for learning and for acquiring new knowledge, skills and experience.

Comfort operating independently on both existing and new systems while preserving and improving a consistent project structure.

A positive force in building the team as we grow and develop into more senior positions.

A habit of introducing new technology and practices that accelerate the team, for example through lunch and learn sessions.

Experience in the legal industry or another regulated environment such as health or financial services.

We welcome the unique value and individuality that you can bring to BigHand. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to recruiting solely based on capability and potential regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, educational background, national origin, religion, military status or physical ability. Our BigHanders are dedicated to advancing our culture of belonging by embracing differing viewpoints, opinions, thoughts, and ideas.