Data Scientist
San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Are you ready to join the API revolution?

About the role:

As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for R&D features which automate finding insights for our users by taking advantage of Kong's crucial place in the networks stack, so that they can maximally leverage their data. The models we build use a mix of raw statistics, data science and machine learning; we are pragmatic and will use the simplest approach that works. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about ML/DL algorithms and modeling.

What you bring:

* MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research or related quantitative field.
* Has at least 3 years of experience, using machine learning or data science modeling to help build product features.
* Experience with fundamental machine learning algorithms like linear and logistic regression and the strong foundation in Bayesian statistics, inferential statistics, probability theory, distributions, etc.
* Experience with widely used algorithms like decision trees, random forest, SVM, KNN, k-means, SOM, CNN, RNN and ART etc.
* Familiar with optimization algorithms (stochastic & deterministics, convex & non-convex)

Bonus Points:

* Experience with machine learning at scale.
* Familiar with time series databases (OpenTSDB, Graphite, Prometheus, Grafana)