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Data Scientist
A Data Scientist analyzes large datasets to uncover insights, using statistics, machine learning, and visualization to inform business strategies.
Median Salary
$155,520
Jobs Available
72,837
Career Level
Mid Level
Growth Rate
35% annually
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement machine learning models to solve complex business problems
- Extract insights from large datasets using statistical analysis
- Develop algorithms to improve data processing and analysis
- Create visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement data science solutions
Required Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
- Experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks
- Solid understanding of statistics and probability
- Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Knowledge of distributed computing systems (Hadoop, Spark)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Understanding of business context and domain knowledge
Future Outlook
Excellent long-term prospects with growing demand across all industries as AI adoption increases
Bright Outlook
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If you like
- •analyzing complex datasets
- •developing machine learning models
- •solving statistical problems
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Data Science Professional Certificate
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Machine Learning Specialization
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