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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # hands-data scientist/engineer on AI/ML - **Company:** INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Database, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Backtesting, Tensorflow, Standard Sql, Feature Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Model Validation, Generative AI, Pandas, AI Platforms, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Xgboost, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/48f14dc3-6132-4543-a4ed-e73f7114e64e ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field * Strong hands-on experience building machine learning and forecasting models * Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL * Experience with Pandas, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, or similar frameworks * Experience with time-series forecasting and demand prediction * Strong understanding of feature engineering, model validation, and back-testing * Experience working with large-scale transactional or operational datasets * Experience deploying or productionizing machine learning models * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business problems into analytical and technical solutions Preferred Qualifications * Experience in retail, restaurants, QSR, hospitality, supply chain, or inventory optimization * Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or deep learning frameworks * Experience with cloud data and AI platforms * Experience building real-time or near-real-time prediction systems * Experience with demand forecasting, inventory optimization, workforce planning, or operational decisioning * Experience using LLMs and Generative AI in the software and data science development lifecycle * Hands-on experience with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar AI coding platforms * Experience with agentic AI workflows, automated experimentation, or AI-assisted model development ## Description We are looking for hands-data scientist/engineer on AI/ML-driven forecasting solutions using large-scale transactional, operational, inventory, and product data. The initial focus will be developing store-level forecasting and prep planning capabilities that can determine: * What should be prepared * How much should be prepared * When it should be prepared The ideal candidate will combine strong forecasting and machine learning expertise with modern AI development tools, including LLMs and AI-assisted coding platforms, to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy scalable solutions., * Develop store-level and item-level demand forecasting models * Build forecasts at granular intervals such as 15-minute, 30-minute, hourly, and daypart levels * Translate demand forecasts into actionable operational recommendations * Build and maintain Python-based data pipelines, feature engineering workflows, training pipelines, and inference logic * Evaluate multiple forecasting approaches including time-series models, regression, gradient boosting, deep learning, and ensemble techniques * Use LLMs and AI coding tools to accelerate development, experimentation, testing, documentation, and model iteration * Perform back-testing, model validation, and performance tuning using historical actuals * Incorporate internal and external signals such as promotions, holidays, weather, local events, inventory, and recent demand trends * Develop scalable forecasting frameworks that can support large numbers of stores and products * Partner with engineering and product teams to operationalize models through APIs and applications * Continuously monitor model accuracy and improve forecasting performance over time ## Related Videos - [Navigating the AI Revolution in Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1266-navigating-the-ai-revolution-in-software-development) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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