Senior Data Scientist

Fully Remote – work from anywhere

Timezone – EST or CST

Hi, we’re Search Atlas
! We’re a rapidly growing SEO software company and full-service digital agency that helps websites improve their Google performance. From Fortune 500 companies to Silicon Valley startups, our clients trust us to drive results.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist who blends deep technical expertise with exceptional leadership and project management skills. This is not just an individual contributor role; you will be responsible for laying out priorities for the data team, managing multiple resources, and providing a strategic roadmap for all data studies within the company.

You will replace and elevate our current standards, working directly with leadership to execute priorities and communicate insights with clarity and speed.

• Strategic
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Develop and manage a full roadmap for all data science studies and initiatives.

• Team Leadership: Manage multiple data science resources, ensuring the team stays hyper-organized and meets execution deadlines.

• End-to-End Execution: Lead data projects from gathering and preprocessing to advanced modeling and executive-level presentation.

• AI-Driven Efficiency: Leverage AI coding tools (like Claude Code and Git Hub Copilot) to accelerate development, analysis, and visualization tasks.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary bridge between the data team and leadership, providing clear, concise, and professional reports on project status and findings.

• Project Management: Oversee the entire team's priorities, ensuring operational excellence and accountability.

• Location & Timezone: Must be based in EST or CST time zones (North America or LATAM) or demonstrate 100% availability during these hours.

• Communication:
  Tip-top English communication skills are mandatory. You must be able to explain complex methodologies and business impacts to the CEO and other stakeholders effortlessly.

• Experience: +6 years of applied Data Science experience, with a proven track record of managing projects and mentoring others.

• Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python (Num Py, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch/Tensor Flow) and SQL
  .

• AI Proficiency: Strong experience using AI tools to streamline coding and data analysis workflows.

• Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional project management ability; you are hyper-organized and comfortable managing multiple concurrent work streams.

• Academic Background: Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field or equivalent high‑level portfolio/research experience.

• Experience with automated visualization libraries (e.g., Plotly).
• History of successfully turning around underperforming team processes.
• Active presence in the AI/ML community (Git Hub, Kaggle, or Research).

• $5,000–$6,500 USD per month
  , depending on your location and skills/experience.

• 15 Days Paid Time Off + Christmas Day + New Year’s Day Paid Off.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work‑life balance, innovation, and a collaborative, inclusive culture—no matter where you work. We host monthly virtual game days and events, and our team enjoys the flexibility of contributing to charity initiatives of their choice.

We believe in supporting both personal growth and professional success, ensuring that remote work doesn’t mean disconnected work.

Here’s a look into our core values
:

• Collaborative & Engaged: We’re a tight‑knit team that supports each other and shares knowledge.

• Excellence Driven: We aim for the highest standards, always raising the bar.

• Self‑Starter Mentality: We take initiative and problem‑solve independently.

• Innovative: We embrace change, experiment, and think outside the box.

• Student Mentality: We learn from our mistakes and constantly evolve.

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our growth and commitment to creating a positive, inclusive work environment. Here are just a few of the accolades that highlight our success and culture:

• 2023 + 2022 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest‑Growing Companies in America

• Nevada’s Top Workplaces – #1 Small Business, Best New Ideas

• Best Start‑Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards)

• Top B2B Companies (Clutch)

• Inc’s On The Rise and Best Places to Work (Inc. Magazine)

• Great Place to Work Certified (Great Place to Work)

These awards reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Want to hear more? Here is our Founder,
Manick
, on why you should work with us at Search Atlas.