Senior Data Scientist, Special Projects

Mission-Critical Prototyping

As a Senior Data Scientist for Special Projects, your primary directive is to maximize climate impact per hour of effort. In this role, you’ll leverage AI-assisted development to build functional prototypes for emissions monitoring in record time, often moving from concept to proof-of-concept in a single day. You will act as a bridge between data science and product management, ruthlessly prioritizing projects that offer the highest marginal gains for the planet.

The Vibe Coding Tech Stack

This position is tailor-made for developers who treat AI as a primary collaborator. While you'll work within a robust Python and Git environment, the emphasis is on using modern 'vibe coding' techniques to handle data assimilation, Bayesian updating, and causal inference. Key activities include:

• Utilizing AI coding agents to rapidly stitch together ETL pipelines and first-order models.
• Communicating complex technical methodologies through clear documentation and stakeholder-facing narratives.
• Navigating vast remote sensing and emissions datasets to identify leverage points in the global energy grid.

Growth and Environment

WattTime offers a unique, remote-first environment where perfectionism takes a backseat to measurable outcomes. If you are excited by the prospect of using LLM-powered tools to accelerate the fight against climate change and want to work in a 'lean startup' atmosphere within a non-profit structure, this is the ultimate destination for high-speed, high-impact data science.