Data Scientist at PALO IT in Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are Build. Scale. Sustain. PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company. We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, +650 experts from +50 nationalities) We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt) We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we believe genuinely and work as a collective intelligence We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence About Gen-e2 While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be AI First. Our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, with a strong collaboration between IA generative and our best Talents: We now generate 95% of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design — with GitHub Copilot. The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams. A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation. A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability. With Gen-e2, we deliver end-to-end products 2–3× faster than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence. Your Role As a Data Scientist, you will transform processed and structured data into predictive and actionable insights that generate measurable business impact. You will collaborate closely with Data Engineers, AI teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to design scalable analytical solutions aligned with strategic objectives. We are looking for analytical leaders capable of combining statistical rigor, business understanding, and AI-driven innovation to solve complex problems through advanced machine learning models and data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities Develop, train, validate, and optimize Machine Learning and predictive models for business use cases. Perform advanced exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, anomalies, and strategic opportunities. Design and implement feature engineering strategies to improve model performance and scalability. Build scalable analytical pipelines using Python, R, and PySpark in Big Data environments. Collaborate with Data Engineers to leverage high-quality and production-ready datasets. Deploy, monitor, and validate Machine Learning models in production environments. Translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Create dashboards and visual storytelling using Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, and seaborn. Continuously improve model performance through experimentation, retraining, and monitoring. Apply statistical methodologies and AI best practices to ensure robust and reliable outcomes. Contribute to AI-first development practices leveraging modern GenAI tools and collaborative delivery models. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the evolution of data science best practices within the organization. Who You Are Must Have 3+ years of experience for Semi Senior profiles / 5+ years for Senior profiles in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics. Strong programming skills in Python and/or R. Experience working with PySpark and Big Data Analytics ecosystems. Hands-on experience with Machine Learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Solid knowledge of statistics, predictive modeling, and hypothesis testing. Expertise in Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and Feature Engineering techniques. Experience deploying and validating Machine Learning models in production environments. Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, or seaborn. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders. Advanced English communication skills. Nice to Have Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with MLOps and CI/CD practices for Machine Learning. Experience with NLP, Generative AI, or LLM-based applications. Knowledge of data governance and responsible AI practices. Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments and cross-functional teams. Experience mentoring or leading technical initiatives. More About PALO IT We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to: Become a climate net-zero company Deliver projects with a positive impact Train 100% of our workforce on impact Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe Continuously measure & improve employee happiness Our clients are amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world's most complex challenges. What We Offer Stimulating working environments Unique career path International mobility Internal R&D projects Knowledge sharing Personalized training Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship For more on our team culture and benefits: Check out our careers page. And our PALOCast with direct testimonies from our Palowans! 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