Senior Data Scientist (Remote)

We're seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team at Zicasso, a leading luxury travel company. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in driving business growth, improving customer experiences, and optimizing operations through data-driven insights and solutions.

At Zicasso, we're passionate about creating personalized, life-enriching experiences for discerning travelers. Our unique approach blends cutting-edge technology with the expertise of our top travel specialists worldwide. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to a company recognized as "Best in Travel" by TRAVEL+LEISURE magazine and featured in notable publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and CNN.

We foster a dynamic, progressive global work environment that values creativity, initiative, and continuous learning. Our fully remote team spans five continents, and we're seeking a passionate, data-driven individual who thrives in a high-performance environment and is eager to contribute to our innovative company culture.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis and modeling to extract valuable insights that drive strategic decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions that improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and optimize business performance. This is an international, fully-remote, freelance contractor position, with a preference for candidates based in Latin America.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of large, complex datasets to uncover strategic insights that drive product innovation and business growth.
• Design, develop, validate, and refine advanced predictive models and AI-driven solutions to optimize customer journeys, improve demand/supply forecasting, and deliver personalized recommendations.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and customer experience teams to identify data-driven opportunities for conversion optimization, retention, and engagement improvements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Communicate complex technical insights effectively to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or related role in fast-moving, data-intensive environments.
• Hands-on expertise in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R, with demonstrated experience implementing ML pipelines and frameworks.
• Advanced SQL skills, with experience working on large-scale, relational and/or distributed datasets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, AI frameworks, and experimental design.
• Proven ability to communicate complex quantitative insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Remote work from your home base and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance.
• Innovative, fast-paced, and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions.
• Learning and development annual stipend.
• Two company-sponsored business trips each year to international destinations we serve.

Join us in shaping the future of luxury travel while working towards our vision: to create a more connected humanity through travel. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team!

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