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Experian

Venture capital arm funding data startups

Associate Machine Learning Scientist

Applied Machine LearningUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeSofia, BulgariaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Grasp of probability, statistical inference, optimization algorithms, linear algebra, and calculus.
  • Understanding of how and when to apply analytical approaches, including regression analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and other advanced modeling approaches, to extract and automate insights from data.
  • Grasp of model cross-validation and techniques for penalizing unnecessary complexity, including regularization, Bayesian shrinkage, in-sample versus out-of-sample analysis, statistical significance tests, and Monte Carlo simulation.
  • Experience writing near-production-level code in at least one general-purpose programming language, such as Python or C++.
  • Understanding of the Apache family, including Hadoop and Spark; current database technologies, such as graph databases and time-series databases; and natural language processing and other tools for parsing unstructured data.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, evaluate, and document large datasets.
  • Identify and apply appropriate machine learning, data mining, and text mining techniques to uncover the value of data.
  • Design data structures and data storage schemes for efficient data manipulation and information retrieval.
  • Develop tools for data processing and information retrieval.
  • Develop data-driven models to measure the value of a dataset, validate score performance, and conduct return-on-investment and benefit analysis.
  • Document and present model processes and performance.
  • Apply analytical and industry knowledge to construct analytical solutions for internal and external clients, addressing their business problems.
  • Evaluate and acquire new data assets and prototype new products.
  • Invent and modify advanced algorithms and apply them to large datasets to solve business problems.
  • Balance and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, anticipate obstacles, and deliver high-quality work.

About the Company

Experian

Venture capital arm funding data startups

Experian Ventures is the venture capital arm of Experian, a global information services company. It provides investment capital and strategic partnerships to startups, helping them grow by leveraging Experian's data assets, technology, and global network. The fund focuses on backing entrepreneurs who can disrupt data- and tech-driven markets, using Experian's platforms and reach to accelerate portfolio companies. Unlike standalone funds, it differentiates itself with access to Experian's scale, data resources, and worldwide offices, enabling closer collaboration and faster go-to-market support. The goal is to fund and mentor startups that can shape the future of information services while expanding Experian's ecosystem and influence across regions.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$82M
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
1995

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