5+ years of experience as a data scientist or applied researcher, ideally in tech, fintech, or advertising. Strong statistical foundation with hands-on experience using scikit-learn, statsmodels, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proven ability to perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and communicate findings clearly through notebooks and visualization. Experience using Vertex AI, SageMaker, or other ML lifecycle platforms for experimentation and model deployment. Fluency in SQL and Python data tooling (pandas, NumPy, Plotly, etc.). Deep curiosity about how data is created, transformed, and used to drive business outcomes. Pragmatic mindset — balancing research depth with real-world impact and iteration speed.