Full-time Employment: Ability to work as a full-time employee

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

About Us

Valkyrie is an applied science firm that builds industry-defining custom AI, Machine Learning and Knowledge Engineering solutions. Our interdisciplinary applied science teams support our clients end-to-end—from data normalization through model deployment—solving complex, high-impact problems across commercial and government sectors. Our work spans industries and institutions including SiriusXM, Activision, Chubb Insurance, and the U.S. Department of Defense. We operate at the intersection of deep technical rigor, operational excellence, and real-world impact.

Data Scientist Position

The Data Scientist position is an early-career scientist excited to contribute to a growing business and apply the scientific method to uncover insights from data. In this role, you will conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) and data cleaning, build visualizations to communicate project results, engineer data features for statistical and machine learning models, and identify and evaluate novel data sources. You will support data analysis, modeling, and experimentation while collaborating with senior team members on investigations using emerging tools and frameworks. This role is ideal for someone passionate about data, curious by nature, and eager to grow their skills while transforming data into actionable insights.

Data Scientist Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field
1+ years of professional experience in a scientific role or 2+ science or engineering focused internships
1+ year Python (preferred) experience in a professional role or 3+ years of Python in an academic setting
Some experience with SciKitLearn and Pandas
Familiarity of various database structures: Relational (SQL), Document (MongoDB), Graph (Neo4j), Column (Google BigTable)
Experience with Python data visualization packages (Seaborn, Plotly, Matplotlib)
At least 1 Data Science, AI, and/or ML course completed
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills along with experience assisting in the preparation and delivering of documentation, proposals, presentations, and structured working sessions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Data Scientist Like-to-haves

Some experience with visualization tools: Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn, etc.
1+ year experience with SQL
Experience with Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Completed software engineering courses

Perks

Tremendous growth potential
Open and unlimited PTO & Sick time
Medical, dental, vision, & HSA options
401K
Exciting office location in Downtown Austin
Parking Included
Onsite gym & showers
Stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, drinks, coffee, etc
Team events including happy hours, catered lunches, and other fun outings
Innovative, collaborative, and fun work environment that fosters a positive and supportive culture for growth

Full-time Employment: Ability to work as a full-time employee

The Pay Range For This Role Is

75,000 - 100,000 USD per year(Austin)

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