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Simplot

AI Engineer, Data Science Team- Boise, ID

Boise, ID · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, product owners, business stakeholders, and vendors to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable AI solutions * Evaluate, test ...

Micron

SR DATA SCIENTIST, SMAI OI

Boise, ID · On-site

Master's/Bachelor'sdegree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science or other quantitative disciplines with strong emphasis on optimization, simulation, and ...

Micron Technology

SR DATA SCIENTIST, SMAI OI

Boise, ID · On-site

Master's/Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science or other quantitative disciplines with strong emphasis on optimization, simulation, and ...

J.R. Simplot Company

Data Engineer III

Boise, ID · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

The Data Science team has delivered innovations recognized across the company and is poised to deliver more. Key Responsibilities * Participates as a member of a data engineering team; mentors and ...

Simplot

Data Engineer III

Boise, ID · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

The Data Science team has delivered innovations recognized across the company and is poised to deliver more. Key Responsibilities * Participates as a member of a data engineering team; mentors and ...

Simplot

Data Engineer III

Boise, ID · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

The Data Science team has delivered innovations recognized across the company and is poised to deliver more. Key Responsibilities * Participates as a member of a data engineering team; mentors and ...

Simplot Company

Data Engineer III

Boise, ID

$109K - $130K/yr

The Data Science team has delivered innovations recognized across the company and is poised to deliver more.Key ResponsibilitiesParticipates as a member of a data engineering team; mentors and guides ...

TSMG

AI/ML Data Contributor

Boise, ID · On-site

Project Overview We are currently hiring AI/ML Data Contributors to support a range of active and upcoming projects across the United States. In this role, you will participate in tasks that help ...

TSMG

AI/ML Data Contributor

Boise, ID · On-site

Project Overview We are currently hiring AI/ML Data Contributors to support a range of active and upcoming projects across the United States. In this role, you will participate in tasks that help ...

TSMG

AI/ML Data Contributor

Boise, ID · On-site

Project Overview We are currently hiring AI/ML Data Contributors to support a range of active and upcoming projects across the United States. In this role, you will participate in tasks that help ...

TSMG

AI/ML Data Contributor

Boise, ID · On-site

Project Overview We are currently hiring AI/ML Data Contributors to support a range of active and upcoming projects across the United States. In this role, you will participate in tasks that help ...

TSMG

AI/ML Data Contributor

Boise, ID

Project Overview We are currently hiring AI/ML Data Contributors to support a range of active and upcoming projects across the United States. In this role, you will participate in tasks that help ...

TSMG

AI/ML Data Contributor

Boise, ID · On-site

Project Overview We are currently hiring AI/ML Data Contributors to support a range of active and upcoming projects across the United States. In this role, you will participate in tasks that help ...

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Do weekend data scientists work on weekends?

Weekend data scientists may work on weekends if their projects or deadlines require it, but many roles follow a standard weekday schedule. Flexibility depends on the employer, project needs, and whether the position involves on-call or urgent tasks. Typically, data science roles are performed during regular business hours, but some positions may require weekend work for data collection, analysis, or reporting.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a weekend data scientist?

To thrive as a Weekend Data Scientist, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistics, and expertise in programming languages such as Python or R, often supported by a degree in a quantitative field. Familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL, machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow), and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau) is typically required. Excellent time management, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for delivering insights on tight weekend deadlines. These skills ensure that data-driven decisions can be made efficiently and accurately, even within limited time frames.

What is a weekend data science?

A Weekend Data Science job typically refers to a part-time or contract-based data science position where the primary work hours are on weekends. These roles are ideal for students, professionals seeking extra income, or those looking to gain experience in the data science field without committing to a full-time weekday schedule. Weekend data scientists analyze data, build models, and generate insights just like full-time data scientists but with flexible or reduced hours that fit around a weekend schedule.

What challenges do data scientists working on weekends face, and how can they be managed?

Data scientists working weekend shifts often encounter challenges such as limited access to colleagues for collaboration or support, since many team members may not be available outside standard business hours. Additionally, urgent issues or data anomalies may require quick, independent problem-solving. Proactive communication with weekday teams, thorough documentation, and setting up clear protocols for handoffs can help manage these challenges and ensure smooth workflow continuity.

What is the difference between Weekend Data Science vs Part-Time Data Analyst?

AspectWeekend Data SciencePart-Time Data Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in data science, statistics, or related fieldOften requires a degree or relevant experience in data analysis or related fields
Work EnvironmentProject-based, flexible hours, often remote or on-site during weekendsFlexible hours, may be remote or on-site, often with less technical complexity
Industry UsageUsed in tech, finance, healthcare, and startups for specialized projectsCommon in retail, marketing, and small businesses for routine data tasks

Weekend Data Science roles focus on complex data projects requiring advanced skills, often during weekends, while Part-Time Data Analysts handle routine data tasks with less technical depth, offering flexible schedules. Both roles serve different needs but share a focus on data work outside standard hours.

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AI Engineer, Data Science Team- Boise, ID

J.R. Simplot Company

Boise, ID

$109K - $130K/yr

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Its integrated portfolio of companies includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot has major operations in nine countries with products and services available to customers worldwide. 

Summary

This valued team member would design and develop technical solutions for multiple lines of business, regionally and internationally, using new and exciting technologies. In this role, you would design, code, test and implement complex AI solutions leveraging emerging agentic architectures, with the freedom to challenge the status quo. An ideal candidate is comfortable providing technical expertise, leadership, and guidance to help drive the future of technology at Simplot.

We are looking for an individual who:

  • Values collaboration with like-minded teammates
  • Enjoys tackling challenging, complex problems using both new and existing technologies
  • Exudes a desire to continuously learn, grow, contribute to a learning culture, and help educate all members of the team
  • Possesses an agile mindset
  • Appreciates the stability of a global family-owned enterprise
  • Aspires to be part of something bigger than themselves and to contribute to feeding the world
  • Seeks a positive work/life balance
  • Has a passion for people
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement AI-enabled solutions that solve practical business problems across Simplot's global lines of business
  • Build and integrate generative AI applications, including large language model solutions, retrieval-augmented generation patterns, intelligent agents, and automation workflows
  • Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, product owners, business stakeholders, and vendors to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable AI solutions
  • Evaluate, test, and monitor AI systems for accuracy, reliability, performance, safety, and business value, using clear success metrics and continuous feedback loops
  • Deploy and support AI solutions in production environments using modern engineering practices, including Iac, CI/CD, observability, version control, and cloud-native architecture
  • Apply responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, transparency, human oversight, and appropriate guardrails for enterprise use cases
  • Share knowledge, patterns, and reusable components with supporting teams to grow AI engineering capability and accelerate adoption across the organization
  • Contribute to the collective knowledge of the team by capturing patterns, decisions, infrastructure, prompts, evaluations, and reusable practices in version-controlled, discoverable assets
Relevant Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or a relevant engineering discipline preferred
  • Strong experience with Git
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented principles. We primarily leverage C# and Python for back-end development, but are open to candidates having object-oriented expertise in other languages such as Go, Java, TypeScript, etc.
  • Strong understanding of common software design patterns and software development best practices
  • Experience with Azure, Open ID Connect, and Entra ID a plus
  • Understanding of cloud-native development in a hybrid enterprise ecosystem, including public cloud, on-premises platforms, containerized workloads, DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code is a plus
  • Experience developing agentic AI solutions and understanding emerging agent interoperability and context protocols such as MCP, A2A, and ACP
  • Hands-on experience designing and delivering LLM-powered solutions using modern AI solution architecture patterns, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, orchestration frameworks, evaluation strategies, and secure enterprise integration

Job Requisition ID: 26614

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise 

Country: United States


**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. 

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**

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About J.R. Simplot

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boise, ID, US

Year founded

1955

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