Data Scientist Jobs in Massachusetts

A Data Scientist in the technology industry plays a pivotal role in making sense of complex data sets and providing data-driven insights to help shape strategic decisions and solve business problems. They apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret big data, identify trends and patterns, and predict outcomes. They also work closely with business stakeholders to understand their problems and develop appropriate data models. Furthermore, they are responsible for data cleaning, preparation, and visualization to make it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand.

Essential skills for a Data Scientist include a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Tableau is also necessary. Additionally, they should have good business acumen, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Certifications like Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Data Science for Business (DSB), and AWS Certified Big Data are beneficial. Prior to becoming a Data Scientist, one might have worked as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or a Statistician.

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale....

Math Educator - Onboarding Now

  • Worcester, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 7 days ago

Outlier helps the world's most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced Math Expert who would like to lend your expertise to train AI...

Quantitative Analyst Masters Degree or PHD

  • Springfield, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 19 days ago

Outlier helps the world's most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced Math Expert who would like to lend your expertise to train AI...

Data Scientist II- Bioinformatics

  • Worcester, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Data Scientist II- Bioinformatics Location: Worcester MA Duration: 06+ Months Position Summary: We seek a talented and highly motivated Data Scientist to join our expanding Spatial omics team within...

Product Manager (AI/Data Science) Consultant

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Product Manager (AI/Data Science) Consultant BENZAIT Cambridge AI/Data Science Product Manager (Consultant)Industry: Healthcare ConsultingJob Type: Consultant (Mid- Senior Level)Duration: Contract...

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Exploratory Data Scientist

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 8 hours ago

Akkodis is seeking a Exploratory Data Scientist experience for a Contract job with a client in Marlborough MA....

Data and Analytics Architect

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital...

Associate Director, Statistical Programming

  • Waltham, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 9 hours ago

Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is discovering and advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. Leveraging the...

Senior Data Scientist

  • Lowell, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 11 hours ago

We are looking for data scientists with a strong mathematical foundation, experience building AI-based solutions on real world data, and a pioneering mindset to join the team and help deliver new AI...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Strong ML/AI software development skills (Python, MATLAB, R, C++, JAVA) including software best practices like version control (git). Team player....

Principal Data Scientist

  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Data Scientist/GenAI LLM Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving innovation within our organization and transforming retail visual merchandising....

Princ Data Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 22 hours ago

Data scientists have data management and expertise in developing statistical techniques to analyze data and find patterns....

Data Scientist I

  • Waltham, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 1 day ago

Immediate need for a talented Data Scientist I. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Waltham, MA (Onsite)....

Senior Data Engineer - GCP

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

scientists, analysts, and software engineers to deliver end-to-end data products Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for data pipelines and services Participates in agile or other development...

Principal Data Scientist - Utilization Management Analytics

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

CVS Health Principal Data Scientist - Utilization Management Analytics in Boston , Massachusetts Bring your heart to CVS Health....

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Salary for Data Scientist Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Data Scientists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Master's Degree
49.0%
Bachelor's Degree
34.1%
Doctorate Degree
9.6%
Associate's Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.4%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%



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