About the role
As Principal, Data Scientist, you will lead the development of advanced analytical and machine learning solutions that help Hut 8 make better decisions, improve performance, and create new products and capabilities. You will work across the organization to frame ambiguous business problems, identify high-value opportunities for data science, and turn complex data into models, insights, and decision-support products with measurable impact.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field, advanced degree preferred
- 6+ years of progressive experience in data science, machine learning, advanced analytics, or a closely related discipline, with a demonstrated record of leading high-impact initiatives
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with advanced experience using statistical and machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or comparable tools
- Deep understanding of statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, experimental design, model evaluation, feature engineering, and machine learning fundamentals
- Experience developing and operationalizing models in production, including model versioning, reproducibility, monitoring, performance evaluation, and collaboration with engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to work with time-series data, forecasting, optimization, anomaly detection, or other analytical methods relevant to complex operational and business problems
More about this role
As Principal, Data Scientist, you will lead the development of advanced analytical and machine learning solutions that help Hut 8 make better decisions, improve performance, and create new products and capabilities. You will work across the organization to frame ambiguous business problems, identify high-value opportunities for data science, and turn complex data into models, insights, and decision-support products with measurable impact.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will shape the data science roadmap, establish strong modeling and experimentation practices, and serve as a senior advisor to business and technical leaders. You will partner with Data Operations and Software Engineering to ensure reliable access to well-defined data, while maintaining primary ownership of the analytical approach, model quality, and business outcomes.
- Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for data science across Hut 8’s technology, energy, infrastructure, AI, colocation, cloud, and mining businesses.
- Translate business questions into clear analytical frameworks, hypotheses, modeling strategies, success metrics, and measurable acceptance criteria.
- Develop,...
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