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Data Scientist

Haystack NewsLima OfficeEngineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
20 Jun 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Haystack News is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Lima Office and help enhance the news viewing experience for millions of users on Connected TVs. This full-time engineering position is ideal for professionals with a strong background in software development and data science who want to grow within a fast-paced startup environment.

Role Overview

As a Data Scientist at Haystack News, the incumbent will play a crucial part in shaping product features and improving data infrastructure. Working alongside talented engineers and founders, this role offers direct exposure to cutting-edge technologies in data science, machine learning, and data engineering. The position requires a professional based at the Lima Office who is eager to solve complex problems and ship products quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights using advanced statistical analysis tools and techniques.
Build, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models to production.
Maintain the ongoing reliability, performance, and support of data infrastructure to meet application needs and growth.
Configure, monitor, and orchestrate data infrastructure and pipelines using modern tools.
Design, execute, and monitor A/B tests.
Build and manage application programming interfaces (APIs).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional software writing experience.
Practical knowledge of Python and AWS.
Strong mathematical and statistical background with experience analyzing big data sets.
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB.
Possession of a US travel visa is desired.

Nice to Have

Prior experience working with data warehouses such as Snowflake, Big Query, or Redshift.
Exposure to artificial intelligence and machine learning libraries including scikit-learn, LightGBM, and XGBoost.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
AWS
Snowflake
NoSQL databases
Machine learning libraries

Salary and Benefits

Uber rides provided for commuting to the Lima Office.
Opportunities to travel to team offsite events.
Continuous learning and exposure to multiple technologies.

About the Company

Haystack News stands as a premier local and world news service on Connected TVs, reaching millions of users globally. Recognized as a rapidly growing television startup, the platform is preloaded on a significant percentage of televisions shipped in the United States. Team members collaborate closely with founding members, including alumni and faculty from prestigious institutions who bring a track record of successful Silicon Valley startup ventures.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Haystack News careers page on haystack.tv to submit their application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSSnowflake

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this Data Scientist role?

The position is based out of the Lima Office and is not a remote role.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional software writing experience.

What technical skills and tools are needed?

Required skills include Python, SQL, AWS, NoSQL databases, and a strong background in math and statistics.

Are there any preferred qualifications?

Preferred qualifications include experience with data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift, familiarity with ML libraries such as sklearn, LightGBM, and XGBoost, and a valid US travel visa.

What perks and benefits are included?

Benefits include Uber rides to the office, team offsite travel, and opportunities to learn multiple technologies.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Haystack News careers page.

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