Principal Data Scientist at Zscaler | Torre

Principal Data Scientist

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Full-time

Legal agreement: To be defined

Base compensation
USD175k - 250k/year

+ Health insurance

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Hybrid (San Jose, California, United States)
Posted almost 3 years ago

Responsibilities


Zscaler accelerates digital transformation, protects customers from cyberattacks, and serves thousands of enterprise customers around the world. Zscaler's purpose-built security platform puts defenses and controls where the connections occur—the internet—making every connection fast and secure. Zscaler is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join our AI and Data Science teams. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced machine learning models to address complex business problems. You will mentor junior team members, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive strategic AI and data science initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist, expertise in Python and SQL, and a strong passion for leveraging ML/AI to solve real-world business problems at scale. Responsibilities: - Lead the development of advanced machine learning models to address complex business problems - Mentor and guide team members on projects and professional growth - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives and deliverables - Design, implement, and evaluate innovative machine learning solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives - Drive strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation - Stay up-to-date and apply the latest advancements in machine learning and data science - Communicate complex data science concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization