Data Science Temp Contractor – Anomaly Detection

🔍 Now Hiring: Data Science Temp Contractor – Anomaly Detection

📍 Location: Remote – US | 🕒 Duration: 6 Months (Contract)
📢 New Opportunity | Immediate Opening

🚀 About Backblaze

Backblaze is a leading force in the open cloud storage revolution—serving over 500,000 customers across 175+ countries and managing more than 3 billion gigabytes of data. Listed on NASDAQ and generating $100M+ in revenue, we empower businesses and individuals alike with reliable, affordable cloud solutions that free them from legacy constraints.

Now, we’re looking for a driven Data Science Intern/Contractor to support our anomaly detection projects!

🧠 What You’ll Be Doing

As a Data Science Temp Contractor, you’ll dig deep into log data and leverage machine learning to detect anomalies, enhance security, and improve system reliability. Key responsibilities include:

• 🧪 Analyze structured and unstructured log data using Python (Jupyter, Google Colab, Snowflake Notebooks).
• 🤖 Build and improve unsupervised learning models for anomaly detection (e.g., Isolation Forest, Autoencoders).
• 🔍 Explore hybrid approaches to boost model accuracy and precision.
• 📊 Preprocess data, uncover patterns, and translate insights into actionable outputs.
• ⚙️ Generate model outputs for integration with monitoring tools and alert systems.
• 🗣️ Present findings clearly to influence engineering and operations decisions.

✅ Preferred Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates who are curious, analytical, and hands-on:

• Experience with Python and libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn
• Skilled in using data notebooks: Jupyter, Google Colab, or Snowflake
• Familiar with anomaly detection and unsupervised ML models
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure, log analysis, and large datasets
• Data viz know-how: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

💼 Internship Details

• ⏱️ Duration: 6-month contract
• 🌐 Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based)
• 💬 Backblaze encourages all qualified applicants to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. Your passion and ability to grow may be your biggest strengths.

🌍 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Backblaze, inclusivity isn’t a checkbox—it’s a core value. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming talent across all walks of life and backgrounds.

📥 Ready to Apply?

Join a team that values innovation, impact, and doing the right thing.
🔗 Apply now and let’s blaze forward together.