Overview
Lead Data Scientist role at Blend.
Blend Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia.
This position is for an experienced Data Scientist who will design and implement advanced machine learning solutions within Snowflake.
The Senior Data Scientist will focus on developing robust MLOps practices—including feature stores, model registry, pipelines, testing, and deployment governance—while leveraging strong expertise in ML modeling, Python, and PySpark.
This is a senior-level individual contributor role and does not include direct people management.
The position is open to candidates located in Argentina, Colombia, Chile or Uruguay.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy scalable machine learning models using Python and PySpark.
- Build and implement end-to-end MLOps frameworks within Snowflake, including feature stores, model registry, and pipelines.
- Define and enforce best practices for model testing, monitoring, and deployment governance.
- Collaborate with data engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to deliver actionable ML solutions.
- Conduct model validation and performance evaluation, ensuring fairness, robustness, and reproducibility.
- Drive efficiency and scalability in ML workflows through automation and distributed computing.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends in ML, MLOps, and Snowflake ecosystem to continuously improve solutions.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in machine learning modeling and algorithm development.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and PySpark for large-scale data analysis and ML workflows.
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake for data processing and ML pipeline implementation.
- Exposure to MLOps practices (model deployment, lifecycle management, governance).
- Solid problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating across teams in data-intensive environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
Languages
Excellent written and verbal English is required to ensure effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
Experience
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Data Science, with proven expertise in ML modeling and applied MLOps practices.
Our Perks and Benefits
- Learning Opportunities
- Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake.
- Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies.
- Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role.
- Access to Udemy Business, offering thousands of courses to boost your technical and soft skills.
- English lessons to support your professional communication.
- Mentoring And Development
- Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path.
- Celebrations & Support
- Special day rewards to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and other personal milestones.
- Company-provided equipment.
Other benefits may vary according to your location in LATAM.
For detailed information regarding the benefits applicable to your specific location, please consult with one of our recruiters.
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