**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!** **Job Description Summary:** R Rocket's Data Modernization Business Unit aids customers in managing, governing, and maximizing the value of their enterprise data assets. Our clientele comprises many Fortune 500 companies, including some of the world's largest banks, insurance companies, and manufacturing organizations. We are currently seeking motivated and innovative individuals to join our applied machine learning team. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in the continued evolution of our world-class solutions. The Data Science Assistant will assist and learn from the Principal and Senior Data Scientists. They will help in creating, fine-tuning, and deploying advanced machine learning models. The position requires a foundational understanding of Python programming, computational linguistics, and image processing. This is an exceptional opportunity for growth and learning, presenting the chance to work with a team dedicated to state-of-the-art models and real-world problem-solving. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** · Assist in developing, fine-tuning, and deploying machine learning models. · Aid in consulting with key internal and external stakeholders to understand and frame model requirements and potential applications. · Participate in the development of sound analytic plans based on available data sources, business partner needs, and required timelines. · Work with software engineers in integrating trained models into end-user applications. · Help manage deliverables across multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. · Present results, insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. **Required Qualifications** · 0 -2 years of relevant industry experience or fresh graduates are welcome to apply. · Good knowledge of Python and Linux, familiarity with ML frameworks, and a willingness to learn. · Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and creative thinking. · Basic experience or understanding in applying Data Science methodologies to extract, process, and transform data from multiple sources. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Must be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment. **Preferred Qualifications** · Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a directly related field. · Master’s degree or current enrollment in a Master’s program in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or directly related fields is a plus. · Demonstrated passion for continued learning and innovation. · As a **Data Science Assistant,** we expect not just skills and qualifications, but also an enthusiasm for learning and growing within our team. We value those who are adaptable, innovative, and ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced work environment. **Diversity, Inclusion & Equity** At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce. . Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. _If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_ Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people—not just ones and zeroes. We’re people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the world.