Summary of Role: As a Lead Engineer in Data Science at Anywhere Real Estate, you will work closely with business partners to solve complex problems using data-driven approaches. You will lead projects, mentor junior data scientists, and ensure the successful deployment of machine learning models in production environments to enhance business decision-making. Your work will support Anywhere Real Estate's mission to lead through industry change, transform our brokerage, and invest in innovative technologies.

Key Duties:

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical projects. Identify and utilize appropriate data sources, perform data aggregation, and conduct feature engineering. Develop and implement machine learning models using Python, ensuring they are production-ready. Create visualizations to communicate insights and present results to non-technical partners, influencing the adoption of predictive models. Mentor and coach junior data scientists throughout project lifecycles. Stay open to innovative ideas and alternative problem-solving methods. Support Anywhere Real Estate's strategic initiatives, including the integration and digitization of brokerage operations, and the use of generative AI to drive efficiencies.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related analytical discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in building end-to-end models in Python and deploying them in production. At least 2 years of experience leading projects and mentoring junior associates. Proficiency in SQL and Python programming languages. Strong understanding of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms, with exposure to large language models being a plus. Expertise in techniques such as Linear Regression, GLM, Random Forest, GBM, XGBoost, and various segmentation methods.

Preferred Skills:

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience working on large-scale, cross-functional projects. Ability to lead mid-scale projects and provide guidance to junior team members. Flexibility and openness to innovative ideas and alternative approaches. Familiarity with Anywhere Real Estate's initiatives, such as the Inclusive Ownership Program and the use of generative AI to create a more efficient company.