Associate Data Scientist

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

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Street-Smart – Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice – The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork – Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company’s mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

As an Associate AI Scientist at Trace3, you will experiment with cutting-edge approaches and develop proprietary models that tackle unique and complex challenges. Leveraging a consultative mindset, you will support the development and implementation of AI solutions that contribute to measurable business value for our clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in data science, analytics, and business problem-solving. 

This role requires a strong foundation in data science methodologies, business process optimization, and consultative problem-solving. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate their AI journey while delivering measurable business value.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in developing and implementing AI solutions using advanced machine learning techniques, prescriptive/optimization methods, simulations, and causal inference.
• Support process improvement initiatives by preparing data and conducting initial analyses.
• Help develop and validate statistical models under senior guidance.
• Collaborate with team members to transform business requirements into analytical approaches.
• Participate in client workshops and help translate technical findings into understandable insights.
• Support the development of automated monitoring solutions for business processes.
• Create technical reports and experiment results.
• Assist in creation of project deliverables and executive read-outs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in data science or related analytical roles.
• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Fundamental understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning concepts.
• Familiarity with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Understanding of common generative AI applications and architectures, such as retrieval augmented generation (“RAG”) and contextual routing.
• Strong appetite for continual learning and upskilling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI.
• Coursework or internship experience in data analysis or machine learning.
• Comfort with selecting and approaching basic machine learning challenges/projects.
• Understanding of basic statistical methods (central tendency, probability, sampling, etc.).
• Experience in consulting roles and comfortable navigating open-ended complex problems.