Akamai Data Scientist 

United States 

792034521

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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.

As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Analyzing large sets of data to develop/improve automated Web Application attack detection dealing with malicious bots/misbehaving humans
• Designing scalable processes to collect, manipulate, present, and analyze large datasets in a production-ready environment
• Developing working prototypes of statistical/machine learning-based algorithms, evaluating and comparing metrics based on real-world data sets
• Working closely with our engineers to deliver code across our platform

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years of experience and a Bachelors/Masters diploma (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
• Have experience working with Python and SQL. Experience with Spark/Pyspark/Scala is a great, but not required
• Have an understanding of probability/statistics and experience with machine learning algorithms/techniques (e.g. anomaly detection, Kmeans, KNN, logistic regression, random forest, gradient boosted trees, LLMs, etc).
• Have experience with data visualization techniques, and more ideally data visualization platforms like Tableau
• Have excellent problem-solving skills to develop algorithms and creative solutions using a variety of data types
• Be able to work productively with team members, identify and resolve tough issues in a collaborative manner

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.