Engineering-TORONTO-Vice President- Data Science and Machine Learning

YOUR IMPACTThe financial industry thrives on data driven decision making. You will be joining the team that builds and operates foundational platform, used by the rest of Goldman Sachs to apply data science and machine learning to the daily operations of the firm. We take the best components from open source and major cloud providers and adapt and expand them to accommodate unique needs of the firm. The resulting systems are not only part and parcel of the daily life of hundreds of Goldman Sachs data scientists, but also play critical role in the experience of thousands of Goldman Sachs clients.OUR IMPACTAt Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets. Engineering is at the critical center of our businesses. Our dynamic environment requires strategic thinking that is innovative and produces smart solutions.The Goldman Sachs Data Science and Machine Learning Platform team provides high-impact solutions for our data scientists responsible for solving problems of significant business value across multiple divisions of the firm. We build scalable and resilient systems using predictive modeling, natural language processing, anomaly detection, time series forecasting, deep learning, and other techniques on high-volume and high-velocity data.RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIALA true greenfield opportunity, you will join the team as we embark on creating new, scalable and resilient data science tools for a complex industry. You will collaborate with data scientists and business leaders to understand challenges facing the firm and its clients. Your design and development work will contribute to a world-class client experience and optimize business performance.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FORBASIC QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience in systems using machine learning and other artificial intelligence techniquesWorking knowledge of more than one programming language (Python, R, Java, C++ etc.)Experience building and operating distributed systems on the cloudExperience working closely with data scientists and appreciation for their unique workflowExcellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and verbalAbility to stay commercially focused and to always push for quantifiable commercial impactAbility to collaborate effectively across global teams and communicate complex ideas in a simple mannerABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS:The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet. #J-18808-Ljbffr