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As a Data Scientist, you’ll be responsible for performing exploratory data analysis, feature engineering and predictive modeling to provide actionable insights and strategic direction for business leaders. You’ll delve into the recesses of large data sets of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data to discover hidden knowledge about our business and to develop methods to leverage that knowledge within our line of business.

About the Role

Analyze, manipulate and process large sets of dataDevelop predictive and prescriptive statistical models from large sets of structured and unstructured dataIdentify methods that allow continuous and automated statistical testing to enhance the predictability of deployed modelsDevelop machine learning algorithmsApply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interestApply sampling techniques to determine groups to be surveyedCompare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained varianceCreate graphs, charts or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysisDeliver oral or written presentations of the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to stakeholdersIdentify business problems or leader objectives that can be addressed through data analysisIdentify relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of researchIdentify and propose solutions to business problems using the results of data analysisTest, validate and reformulate models to ensure accurate prediction of outcomes of interestWrite new functions or applications to conduct analysesOwn the deployment of applicable models for business projectsCommunicate analyses, conclusions and solutions clearly to all audiencesSequence the steps involved to deliver a working model, estimate the timelines for the completion of work and communicate this information to the project managerAdvise project teams on application improvements that will result in enhanced predictive and prescriptive modelsDevelop and evangelize best practices for statistical or behavioral modelsDrive the collection of new data and the refinement of existing data sourcesCollaborate with the engineering and product teams to develop and support our internal data platform to support ongoing analysesMentor and train associate data scientists

About You

3 years of experience with statistical and data mining tools and methods3 years of experience with supervised models (e.g., regression, neural networks) and unsupervised techniques (clustering, PCA, SVMs)3 years of experience working with SQL3 years of experience working in a UNIX environment3 years of experience in Python3 years of experience with statistical packages3 years of experience providing predictive and prescriptive analytics in a business settingMaster’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a related field or equivalent experienceAdvanced understanding of data visualization librariesAdvanced understanding of statistical methodologies for modeling and business analytics

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

Headquartered in Detroit, Rocket Loans was established to create the most simple, rocket fast personal loan process. We assembled a top-notch team of individuals combining new, passionate team members with some of the best veterans from Rocket Mortgage to create the most user-friendly lending platform in the world. We have given it our best to create an experience that is best-of-breed in the personal loan industry and commit even more to continuously improving it. At Rocket Loans, you’ll build a career that helps you achieve your professional goals while helping clients get the loans they need to reach their financial goals. We’re looking for innovators and those unafraid to disrupt the status-quo. With an inclusive culture and opportunities to make a positive impact, we’re here to help you foster your career growth.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time.  Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.

Colorado, New York City, Jersey City, California, D.C and Washington Candidates Only. The salary range for this position is seventy-nine thousand five hundred dollars to one hundred sixty-nine thousand five hundred dollars. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid-time off.  More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here.  The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

Los Angeles County Candidates Only. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.