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Data Scientist - Proofpoint, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA, United States Bookmark Share Print 455 2 0

Listing Description

The data scientist will work very closely with the engineers who build the core of Proofpoint’s email security solution to enhance and build new features

Mine data using state-of-the-art methods.

Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing the data.

Keep informed of cutting-edge machine learning/big data methods and techniques.

Consult with product teams to assist them with implementation of recommended data-driven solutions.Your day-to-day

It is all about effectiveness. You will be helping the team coming up with innovative ideas to improve the effectiveness.

Create automated anomaly detection systems and constant tracking of its performance.

Collect data, clean, visualize, build model, train, test and present your approach.

You are curious about business email compromise

Come up with algorithms for the new product features

You live and breathe numbers

What you bring to the team

7+ years of relevant industry experience

Strong mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods

Strong background in machine learning with a broad understanding of unsupervised and supervised learning methods

Strong software development experience in a language such as Java, Scala, Python or C

Successful track record of delivering results in complex cross-functional projects

Strong software development experience (Scala, Java, C#, Python, or C++)

Excellent communication skills

Experience in email domain preferred but not required

MS (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field


Listing Details

  • Citizenship: No Requirements
  • Incentives: Both

 

  • Education: Masters Degree
  • Travel: No Travel
  • Telework: No Telecommute



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