Principal Applied Data Scientist

Description

Egnyte is a place where we spark opportunities for amazing people. We believe that every role has a great impact, and every Egnyter should be respected. When joining Egnyte, you’re not just landing a new career, you become part of a team of Egnyters that are doers, thinkers, and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:

• Invested Relationships
• Fiscal Prudence
• Candid Conversations

ABOUT EGNYTE

Egnyte is the secure multi-cloud platform for content security and governance that enables organizations to better protect and collaborate on their most valuable content. Established in 2008, Egnyte has democratized cloud content security for more than 22,000 organizations, helping customers improve data security, maintain compliance, prevent and detect ransomware threats, and boost employee productivity on any app, any cloud, anywhere. For more information, visit www.egnyte.com.

Egnyte is scouting for a Principal Applied Data Scientist to drive innovation and leadership across AI initiatives, with a special emphasis on GenAI and NLP solutions. As a Principal Applied Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Gen AI at Egnyte by defining technical strategy, driving the development of predictive models and insights, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to turn complex data into actionable business solutions at scale. You will mentor and guide data science teams while providing expertise in state-of-the-art AI/ML practices, ensuring a robust production pipeline and the professional management of models.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and own the data science roadmap that aligns with Egnyte’s business goals
• Define success metrics and oversee the entire lifecycle of data initiatives from concept to production deployment.
• Architect, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models
• Champion best practices in model development, validation, and monitoring in production environments
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentor the data science team
• Architect and provide production monitoring and support for Egnyte’s ML services
• Stay ahead of industry trends by continuously evaluating emerging technologies and methodologies in data science and machine learning
• Represent Egnyte’s technical excellence through publications, presentations, and participation in industry events

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of professional experience in data science with a proven track record in building and supporting production grade ML systems
• Must be highly proficient in Python with hands-on experience in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and/or computer vision techniques
• Experience working with RAG pipelines and LLMs
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing platforms like GCP
• Strong understanding of ML lifecycle and MLOps practices
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana and logging systems e.g. ELK stack
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system reliability and observability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present complex insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience providing technical leadership to engineers
• Willingness to be in office 3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in enterprise software, cloud security, or content governance industries is a plus
• Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Java, Scala, or Go
• An innovator willing to explore new technologies and looking for career growth through ownership and leadership opportunities

COMPENSATION:

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic locations, and pay varies based on defined markets. The standard base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $240k - $290k annually. Pay varies by work location and may also be dependent on job-related skills, knowledge, and/or experience. During the interview and/or hiring process, your recruiter can share more information about the compensation package specific to the role and job location.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• Company equity depending on role and level
• Flexible hours and generous time off (RTO, Responsible Time Off) to help support your work-life balance
• Paid holidays and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional, Roth and Mega Backdoor Roth)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a generous employer contribution
• Up to 12wks of paid Parental and Adoption Leave to help you grow your family
• Modern and collaborative offices located in Spokane, WA; Draper, UT; Raleigh, NC; Mountain View, CA; Reading, England, and Poznan, Poland
• Gym, cell phone, and internet reimbursement
• Free well-being apps such as Peloton, Carrot, and Spring Health for Guardian are offered, as well access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks include discounted pet insurance, electronics, theme park tickets, travel, plus more
• Your own Egnyte account with lifetime access

Equal Employment Opportunity

Egnyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Egnyte, Inc.'s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Commitment To Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Egnyte, we celebrate our differences and thrive on our diversity for our employees, our products, our customers, our investors, and our communities. Our global Egnyte Employee Communities (EECs) support representation and inclusion across our diverse workplace. Egnyters are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and to appreciate the many differences that collectively make Egnyte a higher-performing company and a great place to be.

Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of hr@egnyte.com. Egnyte, Inc. will not allow any form of retaliation against employees who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact hr@egnyte.com. To ensure the workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge. All employees must cooperate with all investigations conducted pursuant to this policy.