We are looking for a Data Scientist to join a cutting-edge team in Columbia, SC. This role is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can quickly step into an established engineering environment and contribute as an individual contributor alongside a stable, collaborative team. You will work closely with software engineering partners to build data-driven solutions, support analytics initiatives, and apply machine learning and ETL expertise to business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and improve data pipelines that collect, transform, and prepare information for analytical and operational use.
• Design and implement machine learning models that address business challenges and support data-informed decision-making.
• Partner with software engineers, product stakeholders, and quality teams to integrate data science solutions into broader technical workflows.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend practical next steps based on findings.
• Step into ongoing initiatives with minimal ramp-up time by reviewing existing work and continuing progress on active projects.
• Translate business questions into structured analytical approaches, selecting appropriate methods, tools, and validation techniques.
• Document methodologies, model performance, and data processes to support knowledge sharing and maintainability across the team.
• Participate in periodic onsite collaboration in Irmo, South Carolina, with in-person attendance expected once per quarter.