NICE

At NICE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Constantly. We’re relentless. We’re ambitious. And we make an impact. Our NICErs bring their A game and spend each day turning it into an A+. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the kind of challenge that will light a fire within you.

Specialist Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data science teams, providing guidance, direction, and mentorship.
• Drive research initiatives, foster innovation, and find cutting-edge solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate communication and synergy between teams.
• Create thought leadership in the field and be the AI leader of the team.
• Enhance research agility and progression.
• Work closely with product managers, DS Research teams, Engineering teams, and data scientists to build futuristic ML models.
• Actively guide and mentor team of Data Scientists.
• Manage all people aspects of the team, such as hiring, reviews, mentoring, and promotions, etc.
• Prioritize, assign and manage department activities and projects in accordance with the R&D departments goals and objectives.
• Develop performance-oriented culture

Primary Skill:

• 8+ years of experience in Software Industry
• At least 3+ years' experience in managing teams of Data Scientists and Data analysts.
• Master’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Current experience as a hands-on Data Scientist.
• Proficient with writing SQL queries and working with databases (MySQL preferred)
• Good applied statistical skills, including knowledge of statistical tests, distributions, regression etc. 
• Proficiency in Python and practical experience in its application.
• Familiarity and/or experience with private and public cloud infrastructures and technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Exposure to generative AI
• Familiarity with complex systems and how large organizations operate.
• Effective People Management skills - Holds team members accountable and inspires, motivates, develops, and engages team to create strong morale and spirit; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue, and creates a feeling of belonging in the team
• Managerial Courage - Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; is not afraid to make difficult changes to the team when necessary
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Builds constructive and solid working relationships across the organization.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to executives.

About NICE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NICE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NICE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.