Senior Data Scientist | Santa Clara, CA Office

Senior Data Scientist

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. We help organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We have been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain robust machine learning pipelines for various data protection applications (e.g., anomaly detection, threat prediction, data classification, behavioral analytics).
• Develop and implement advanced algorithms to analyze vast datasets, identify patterns, and extract actionable insights.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product management to develop proof‑of‑concept implementations that shape future product features.
• Stay abreast of relevant conference publications, competitive analyses, and best industry practices, extracting key insights and informing team strategies.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in computer science or a doctorate in a STEM discipline (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering).
• Solid understanding of the statistical and mathematical foundations of machine learning algorithms and the ability to translate them into real‑world solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for ML (Python or Java).
• Experience with common ML libraries (e.g., Scikit‑learn, Pandas, PyTorch, Matplotlib).
• Experience building ML pipelines on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience publishing research (peer‑reviewed journals or conference proceedings) and presenting at relevant events.
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.

• Health care coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Additional company‑wide days off throughout the year.
• A robust wellness program.
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive salary and additional benefits package.

Pay range: $–$. The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full‑time employment.

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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