Staff Data Scientist (Data Engineer II)

Itron, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Develop and deploy ML models for utility resilience using data science.

Key Responsibilities

  • experiment design
  • model deployment
  • model monitoring
  • data visualization
  • ml solutions
  • tech research

Tasks

-Lead the design of experiments and hypothesis testing to support new feature development. -Stay current with advancements in machine learning, AI, and emerging technologies. -Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, design experiments, and deliver scalable ML solutions that create measurable business value. -Communicate findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences using visualizations and presentations. -Design, implement, and deploy machine learning models across diverse use cases, with opportunities to apply techniques to specialized domains such as weather-related modeling. -Develop subject matter expertise in the organization’s data and product ecosystem. -Monitor and evaluate model performance and ensure data quality in production.

Requirements

  • machine learning
  • python
  • git
  • ci/cd
  • phd
  • aws

What You Bring

-High level of accountability and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. -3–5 years of experience building and deploying machine learning models. -Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines. -Master’s or PhD in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or another quantitative field. -Experience with cloud-based AI/ML frameworks such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus. -Hands-on experience with ML techniques for predictive modeling, classification, NLP (including large language models), recommendation systems, and time series methods. -Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development. -Proficient in programming languages such as Python and/or R, with experience using libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow. -Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. -Preferred: Prior experience working with weather data or weather-related modeling. -Experience with SQL and relational databases for data extraction and manipulation.

The Company

About Itron, Inc.

-Began as a measurement-device provider and evolved into a smart-infrastructure innovator. -Delivers smart meters, communications networks, software, and analytics for energy and water utilities. -Typical projects include deploying AMI networks, grid-edge intelligence, distributed energy resource management, and smart streetlights. -Provides acoustic sensors for highway projects and smart-streetlight moisture monitoring in major cities.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Energy

Water Resources

Industrial

Infrastructure

Government