Staff Data Scientist

Job description

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations around the globe. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions, every day.

Fortune has ranked us as a best place to work for women, for millennials, and in technology for four years in a row! We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” in 8 countries, plus we’ve earned numerous other prestigious awards, including Glassdoor’s Best Places To Work.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

Please submit your resume in English.

Are you a forward-thinking data scientist, poised to lead with innovation? At KnowBe4, you’ll be able to shape a career as distinctive as your expertise, supported by our global reach, inclusive ethos, and cutting-edge technology. As a Data Scientist, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting impactful, data-driven solutions, collaborating with talented teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join us in creating an extraordinary path for your professional growth and making a meaningful impact in the working world.

Data scientists design data modeling processes, create algorithms and predictive models to be used by software engineers for developing new and exciting products for KnowBe4’s customers, alongside other engineers in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Research, design, and implement Machine Learning, Deep Learning algorithms to solve complex problems
• Communicate complex concepts and statistical models to non-technical audiences through data visualizationsPerforms statistical analysis and using results to improve models
• Identify opportunities and formulate data science / machine learning projects to optimize business impact
• Serve as a subject matter expert in data science and analytics research, and adopt the new tooling and methodologies in Knowbe4
• Manage the release, maintenance, and enhancement of machine learning solutions in a production environment via multiple deployment options such as APIs, embedded software, or stand-alone applications
• Advise various teams on Machine Learn Practices and ensure the highest quality and compliance standards for ML deployments
• Design and develop cyber security awareness products and features using Generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, and other data ecosystem technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data-related requirements, design appropriate NLP experiments, and conduct in-depth analyses to derive actionable insights from unstructured data sources.
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI through self-learning and professional development.
• Research, design, and implement Machine Learning, Deep Learning algorithms to solve complex problems
• Communicate complex concepts and statistical models to non-technical audiences through data visualizationsPerforms statistical analysis and using results to improve models
• Identify opportunities and formulate data science / machine learning projects to optimize business impact
• Serve as a subject matter expert in data science and analytics research, and adopt the new tooling and methodologies in Knowbe4
• Manage the release, maintenance, and enhancement of machine learning solutions in a production environment via multiple deployment options such as APIs, embedded software, or stand-alone applications
• Advise various teams on Machine Learn Practices and ensure the highest quality and compliance standards for ML deployments

Requirements:

• BS or equivalent plus 10 years experience
• MS or equivalent plus 5 years experience
• Ph.D. or equivalent plus 4 years experience
• Expertise working experience with programming  languages like Python, R, and SQL
• Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and machine learning
• 10+ years of relevant experience in designing ML/DL/GenAI systems
• Expertise in rolling out Generative AI SAAS product and features.
• Expertise in AWS ecosystem.
• Proficiency in machine learning algorithms and techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, regression, clustering, and dimensionality reduction.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Ability to design, train, and optimize deep neural networks for various tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and recommendation systems.
• Knowledge and experience in generative models like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs). Ability to create and use generative models for tasks such as image generation, text generation, and data synthesis.
• Exposure to LLMs, Transformers, and a few technologies like Langchain, Llamaindex, Pinecone, Sagemaker Jumpstart, Chatgpt, AWS Bedrock, and VertexAI.
• Strong data manipulation skills, including data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering. Experience with data manipulation libraries like Pandas.
• Ability to create compelling data visualizations using tools like Matplotlib or Seaborn to communicate insights effectively.
• Proficiency in NLP techniques for text analysis, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and topic modeling.
• Strong understanding of data classification, sensitivity, PII, and personal data modeling techniques
• Experience in model evaluation and validation techniques, including cross-validation, hyperparameter tuning, and performance metrics selection.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git for tracking and managing code changes.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify business challenges and devise data-driven solutions.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in designing data pipelines and products for real-world applications
• Experience with modern/emerging scalable computing platforms and languages (e.g. Spark)
• Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and distributed computing frameworks for handling large datasets.

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, certification completion bonuses, and a relaxed dress code - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

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