Postes de Data Scientist en Austin

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Data science involves the study, practice and application of algorithms and scientific processes to extract data. Also known as data mining, data science ranges in fields from computer science and math to information science and statistics. The industry also incorporates machine learning, databases and visualization. Data Scientists may also work with statisticians, business managers and software engineers to further extract both structured and unstructured data. Daily tasks may involve processing a large volume of data, developing efficient data-related tools, creating algorithms and building systemic approaches. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required, though a master's degree is preferred to get a job as a Data Scientist.

Living and Working in Austin

Austin has also been named "America's Number One College Town" by the Travel Channel. The vibrant University of Texas campus in Austin has thousands of students, and provides a skilled talent pool for local companies. Austin-based companies include Dell, Whole Foods and a number of technology startups.

Austin is a great place for outdoor activities, but it also has a thriving arts and cultural scene with world-famous events like the annual South by Southwest festival. The city is also known for its live music. There are diverse restaurants and neighborhoods that make Austin attractive to students, professionals and families alike.