Staff Data Scientist

Purpose in Every Position.

At Velocity Global, we believe that success knows no borders—and it’s built by teams working together across them. Our unified, tech-enabled platform empowers businesses to hire, pay, and support talent in 185+ countries, making global growth not just possible, but seamless. Behind every expansion and every solution is a spirit of collaboration between our teams and the companies we serve. With AI-powered tools and human-first service, we simplify the complexity of global workforce management so businesses can focus on what matters: their people, their purpose, and their potential.

Where Your Work Moves the Needle.

At Velocity Global, every team member helps shape our success. When you join us, you don’t just fill a role—you live our values. They guide how we work, collaborate, and make an impact across borders. By bringing these principles to life, you’ll help us grow stronger, move faster, and lead the future of global work.

✔️Doing the Right Thing

Making authentic, values-driven decisions that build trust—even when no one is watching.

✔️Winning as a Team

Collaborating across diverse perspectives and skill sets to achieve shared goals and celebrate collective success.

✔️Leading with Curiosity

Asking thoughtful questions, challenging assumptions, and exploring new possibilities to drive innovation.

✔️Connecting with Empathy

Valuing each person’s unique background and perspective to build an inclusive culture that fosters belonging and creativity.

✔️Driving for Impact

Staying tenacious, customer-focused, and committed to delivering results that make a real difference.

 

We are seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to join our Predictive Analytics and AI Insights team as an individual contributor and drive our "AI first" mission. In this role, you will leverage our expansive repository of data to deliver valuable insights to internal organizations and develop AI-powered products and features for our external customers. You will play a key role in applying advanced machine learning techniques to extract maximum value from our data assets.

This individual will report to the Head of Predictive Analytics and AI Insights.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Exercise creativity to discover novel ways to extract value from our vast data repository through machine learning techniques, pioneering new approaches for data utilization beyond our current ideas

• Explore, understand and develop an intimate knowledge of our existing data assets and their potential applications

• Identify opportunities to supplement internal data with external sources and engineer innovative features

• Design, develop and implement ML models and algorithms to solve complex business problems, transforming raw data into actionable insights for Sales, Marketing and other internal stakeholders

• Create and optimize AI-powered products and features for external customers

• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in AI and machine learning

• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the growth of the data science practice

Let's Connect If You:

• 8+ years of experience in data science roles with a proven track record of delivering impactful projects

• Strong programming skills in Python, R or similar languages

• Proficiency with data analysis tools, SQL and database technologies

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)

• Deep understanding of statistical analysis, experimental design and machine learning algorithms

• Excellent data visualization skills and experience with relevant tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business problems into analytical solutions

• Excellent communication skills to present complex findings to diverse audiences

• Creativity with complex data, meticulous attention to detail, a strong analytical mindset and curiosity

• Bachelor degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or related quantitative field, master's degree preferred

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The base pay depends upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. 

 

Annualized Pay Range$193,000—$253,000 USD

 

Our Commitment to You

At Velocity Global, we’re committed to supporting our team with comprehensive rewards and benefits designed to meet diverse needs across roles and locations. Our core offerings include:

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
  
  
• Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
  
  
• Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
  
  
• Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.

Please visit our career page for more information.