Akamai Data Scientist - 

Costa Rica 

489940834

Shape internet security

As a Data Scientist, you will use statistics/machine learning to develop security algorithms and research emerging threats. You'll develop tools to visualize and analyze their outputs. Our release cycle will allow taking research and infusing it into products to protect global brands. You'll enhance our products' security measures by devising innovative detection methods and integrating them effectively.

As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Analyzing large sets of data to develop and improve malicious bot detection, behavioral authentication and fraud detection
• Improving processes to collect, manipulate, present, and analyze large datasets in a production-ready environment
• Developing working prototypes of statistical/machine learning-based algorithms
• Troubleshooting production issues in a very distributed environment

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a high school diploma or a technical degree, another related field or its equivalent
• Have experience working on large datasets using SQL/Spark and Python
• Have a good understanding of probability, statistics, and machine learning algorithms/techniques
• Experience in security or fraud research is a major plus.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and enjoy troubleshooting to identify and resolve complex issues

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.