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Retained Recruitment for Data Scientists

Data Scientists build models and analytical frameworks that extract predictive and prescriptive insights from data — translating statistical and machine learning methods into business value. We find the professionals your team needs through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–35 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $115,000 – $185,000
ML EngineerApplied ScientistResearch ScientistAI/ML SpecialistQuantitative Analyst

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What Does a Data Scientist Do?

Framing business problems as data science problems, building and validating predictive models, experimenting with machine learning approaches, communicating findings to non-technical stakeholders, collaborating with engineers to deploy models into production, and monitoring model performance over time.

What We Screen For

Strong Python and/or R, solid statistical foundations, hands-on machine learning experience (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or XGBoost), and demonstrated ability to connect model outputs to business decisions. For applied roles, production ML deployment experience is essential.

💡 Hiring Insight

There is a significant difference between a data scientist who can build notebooks and one who can deploy models into production reliably. If production ML is part of the role, screen specifically for MLflow, feature stores, and monitoring frameworks.

Typical Compensation
$115,000 – $185,000
Deep learning and LLM fine-tuning experience have pushed the top of this range significantly higher in 2024–2025.
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ML EngineerApplied ScientistResearch ScientistAI/ML SpecialistQuantitative Analyst

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Recruiting a Data Scientist — FAQ

Most Data Scientist searches through our retained model are completed within 21 to 35 business days. There is a significant difference between a data scientist who can build notebooks and one who can deploy models into production reliably. If production ML is part of the role, screen specifically for MLflow, feature stores, and monitoring frameworks. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement.
Strong Python and/or R, solid statistical foundations, hands-on machine learning experience (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or XGBoost), and demonstrated ability to connect model outputs to business decisions. For applied roles, production ML deployment experience is essential.
The best Data Scientists are almost always employed and not browsing job boards. There is a significant difference between a data scientist who can build notebooks and one who can deploy models into production reliably. If production ML is part of the role, screen specifically for MLflow, feature stores, and monitoring frameworks. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works your role exclusively — conducting passive candidate outreach, pre-screening technically, and presenting only candidates who genuinely match your brief.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for reasons covered under our guarantee terms, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation for Data Scientist roles typically ranges from $115,000 – $185,000. Deep learning and LLM fine-tuning experience have pushed the top of this range significantly higher in 2024–2025. We include real-time compensation benchmarking in every retained search.
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