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Data Scientist - Enterprise Analytics & Data Science - United Airlines

The United Airlines Data Science team is looking for an experienced data scientist to help transform data analytics into a competitive advantage. The data scientist will execute solutions to business problems using techniques like data analysis, data mining, machine learning, and statistical modeling. They will also develop improved analytics methodologies and guide others on machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in statistical modeling and machine learning. They are proficient in programming languages like R or Python and analyzing large, complex datasets.

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Data Scientist - Enterprise Analytics & Data Science - United Airlines

The United Airlines Data Science team is looking for an experienced data scientist to help transform data analytics into a competitive advantage. The data scientist will execute solutions to business problems using techniques like data analysis, data mining, machine learning, and statistical modeling. They will also develop improved analytics methodologies and guide others on machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in statistical modeling and machine learning. They are proficient in programming languages like R or Python and analyzing large, complex datasets.

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Data Scientist

Level 5

JOB DESCRIPTION
Team Overview
United Airlines’ Data Science team partners with business and technology leaders across the company to
transform data analytics into a competitive advantage. A team based in Delhi, India works closely with
this group and support it with complementing skills and capabilities. The key objectives are to improve
operating performance, boost customer experience and drive incremental revenue by embedding data
in decision making across all levels of the organization.

Role Overview
The team is currently looking for an experienced data scientist who has a passion for data and analytics
with the willingness to dig deep into details as well as the ability to assess the big picture. In-depth
understanding of modeling techniques and the ability to perform in a team as well as an individual is
paramount to success in this role. The person must have experience to able to extract insights from
large volumes of data and clearly communicate relevant triggers and recommendations. High-level
responsibilities of the role include:

Responsibilities
 Execute solutions to business problems using data analysis, data mining, optimization
tools, statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
 Continuously develop and demonstrate improved analytics methodologies
 You will have strong modelling skills and are comfortable owning data and working
from concept through to execution
 You can guide and train people on ML techniques along the course of the projects
 Understand a business problem and the available data and identify what analytics and
modeling techniques can be applied to answer a business question

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for
employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Education
 Bachelor's degree required
 Master's Degree in a quantitative field like Math, Statistics, Operations Research and/or
MBA preferred

Knowledge/Skills
 Experience in leading teams in modeling projects
 Experience in understanding requirements of the project, defining project plan and
owning the delivery of projects
 Understanding of how and when to apply predictive and machine learning techniques
like logistic regression, random forest, GBM, Neural Nets, SVM etc. is required
 Strong knowledge of either R or Python
 Proficient in using database querying tools and able to write complex queries and
procedures using Teradata SQL and/or Microsoft TSQL
 Proven comfort and an intellectual curiosity for working with very large datasets and
hands-on knowledge in predictive modeling
 Experienced in manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high dimensionality
data from various sources to highlight patterns and relationships
 Hands on experience in using Big Data ecosystems like Hadoop/Spark will be a plus
 Able to communicate complex quantitative analysis and algorithms in a clear, precise
and actionable manner
 Exhibit written and spoken English fluency

Experience
 At least 4+ years of experience in statistical modeling and/or machine learning required

Other
 About 4-6 weeks of travel to US in a year required
 Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
 Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
 Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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