Data Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and implement scalable data science, machine learning, and AI solutions that enhance business value.

• Construct production-ready ML pipelines, covering everything from feature engineering and model development to deployment and monitoring.

• Develop AI-driven applications utilizing modern frameworks like Streamlit and integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into business processes.

• Design and manage Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, knowledge bases, and AI agents using both structured and unstructured enterprise data.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to uncover trends, generate insights, and aid in strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to convert intricate business challenges into scalable AI and analytics solutions.

• Work alongside data engineers, software engineers, analysts, and product teams on cross-functional projects.

• Enhance existing data science processes, identify automation potentials, and advocate for engineering best practices.

• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proficient programming skills in Python and SQL.

• Experience in designing and deploying scalable machine learning solutions, encompassing feature engineering, model evaluation, deployment, and MLOps practices.

• Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), or similar AI frameworks.

• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, governance, and storage optimization.

• Familiarity with Databricks, PySpark, or distributed data processing platforms.

• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including APIs, version control, testing, CI/CD, and deployment workflows.

• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.

• Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing abilities.

• Experience utilizing Agile project management tools like Jira, Confluence, or Trello.

🏝️ Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation, 12 statutory holidays, along with 4 additional global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares.

• Paid parental leave: 8 days for fathers, 122 days for birthing parents, and 92 days for adoptive parents.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage fully funded through INS Premium for employees and their dependents.

• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and virtual care provided through our Employee Assistance Program.

• Retirement and social security contributions made through Costa Rica’s statutory programs.

• Life insurance amounting to 24 times the monthly salary, in addition to disability and funeral coverage.

• Daily cafeteria subsidy.

• Support for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy, along with 24 paid volunteer hours through Veeam Cares.

• Opportunities for learning and development through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and educational events like our annual Global Day of Learning.