Data Scientist - Stamford, United States - Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

Description

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We are the team that enables customers to purchase insurance policies direct online through the brands of THREE insurance and biBERK, which are proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group.

We support our marketing initiatives by delivering personalized customer experiences and we support our back office by creating efficiencies and continual improvement around their processes.

This role would be part of the R&D team for a fast-growing insurance technology leader. The goal is to help us build artificial intelligence algorithms, which replicate traditional human effort in insurance industry.

The algorithms are built using a variety of tools such as machine learning, logic based coding, and utilizing third-party integrations.

The algorithms are aided using our own data, third-party data, and expert input from various departments.
In this role, you will be an integral team with outstanding communication, collaboration, and attention to detail.

You will be counted on to build robust models, write functional code, and to work with others to research and develop solutions.

We have exciting opportunities for you to innovate, influence, transform, inspire, and grow within Berkshire Hathaway.
Responsibilities

Develop and update Artificial Intelligence algorithms
Develop and update machine learning models including Natural Language Processing
Write clean, scalable code using our current technology stack
Participate and contribute with design, research, and technical discussions
Develop strong partnerships with business teams and other groups
Demonstrate the ability to test and deploy algorithms and revise, update, debug, and refactor code
Deliver the required capabilities per Berkshire Hathaway standards
Enhance the software capabilities by continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer

Science/Engineering/Related

field or equivalent working experience.
2 years of professional experience
Advanced Python Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial Property and Casualty insurance experience
Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Azure
Strong design, coding, debugging and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication, collaboration capabilities, and attention to detail
Understanding of architectural, design, and agile patterns and methodologies
Expertise with Machine Learning and either Python or R
Masters in Data Science
BHDIC - About Us

Our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a dynamic team of collaborative individuals that are passionate about their work.

Without our employees servicing biBERK and THREE, we'd be unable to achieve our goal of helping small businesses find the affordable and reliable insurance coverage they need.

We've built an inclusive environment of hard working, creative individuals that allows for growth and success — no matter where you're at in your career

So, what do we do? The answer is simple We provide small business owners with the best coverage possible with separate products to fit their needs through biBERK and THREE.

biBERK is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world.

We offer several policies including Workers' Compensation, Professional and General Liability, Commercial Auto, and more

THREE covers everything a small business needs in one comprehensive, yet uncomplicated policy. Piecing together different policies can sometimes leave coverage gaps. THREE provides all the coverage most small businesses need in one seamless policy.
Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (

), is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation, and manufacturing. Employees servicing biBERK and THREE are employed by our corporate entity, Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (BHDIC), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.
We value our employees and what's important to them.

That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, a 401(k)-employer match, medical insurances, life insurances, parental leave, and generous amounts of paid time off to support a healthy work-life balance.

The path to success starts with BHDIC. Come join our team

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