Hire Data Scientists

Forget exhausting sourcing and screening the wrong candidates. Hire fast and on budget—place a request, interview 1-3 curated Data Scientists, and get the best one onboarded by next Friday. Full-time or part-time, with optimal overlap.

1.5K+
fully vetted developers
24 hours
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2.3M hours
worked since 2015
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Hire remote Data Scientists

Hire remote Data Scientists

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Francis Harrington
Founder at ProCloud Consulting, US
I recommend Lemon to anyone looking for top-quality engineering talent. We previously worked with TopTal and many others, but Lemon gives us consistently incredible candidates.
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Co-Founder & COO at SimplyWise, US
I've worked with some incredible devs in my career, but the experience I am having with my dev through Lemon.io is so 🔥. I feel invincible as a founder. So thankful to you and the team!
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Founder of Doorsteps.co.uk, UK
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How to hire Data Scientist through Lemon.io

Place a free request

Place a free request

Fill out a short form and check out our ready-to-interview developers
Tell us about your needs

Tell us about your needs

On a quick 30-min call, share your expectations and get a budget estimate
Interview the best

Interview the best

Get 2-3 expertly matched candidates within 24-48 hours and meet the worthiest
Onboard the chosen one

Onboard the chosen one

Your developer starts with a project—we deal with a contract, monthly payouts, and what not

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What we do for you

Sourcing and vetting

Sourcing and vetting

All our developers are fully vetted and tested for both soft and hard skills. No surprises!
Expert matching

Expert
matching

We match fast, but with a human touch—your candidates are hand-picked specifically for your request. No AI bullsh*t!
Arranging cooperation

Arranging cooperation

You worry not about agreements with developers, their reporting, and payments. We handle it all for you!
Support and troubleshooting

Support and troubleshooting

Things happen, but you have a customer success manager and a 100% free replacement guarantee to get it covered.
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Why hire Data Scientists with Lemon.io?

When you’re slogging through the process of hiring Data Scientists, everything slows down. Your team interviews, vets, and discusses every candidate, keeping them from doing their jobs. Our streamlined hiring process accelerates and simplifies recruitment, allowing your team to return to their jobs.

Quality talent

Every one of our 1300+ senior engineers has progressed through four levels of vetting, so you can be confident you’re hiring quality.

Faster hiring

We match your startup with a list of devs that meet your requirements within 48 hours, so you can focus on your GTM roadmap.

100% Guaranteed

If, for whatever reason, you aren’t completely satisfied with your engineer, we’ll match you with another free of charge.

Simplify you hiring process with remote Data Scientists

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FAQ about hiring Data Scientists

How hard is IT to hire a Data Scientist?

Usually, it’s hard to find a relevant candidate for a Data Scientist’s position. It’s difficult to hire a Data Scientist because of the high demand for them in the market: employment for these specialists is projected to grow by 35 percent from 2022 to 2032 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Going through numerous resumes and profiles of Data Scientists can also be extremely time-consuming and overwhelming, as well as setting up interviews and technical tasks to find the best candidates. If you prefer to streamline this process and focus on other tasks, Lemon.io is at your service. We will select 2-3 vetted candidates who meet all your requirements in 48 hours.

How much does it cost to hire a Data Scientist?

The cost to hire a Data Scientist could vary due to different seniority levels, skill sets, number of years of experience, and location. The rate depends on those factors. Usually, the rates for in-house workers and independent contractors are different. The cost of hiring a Senior Data Scientist in the US, San Jose, ranges from $149K – $194K, according to GlassDoor.

What are the best certifications for Data Scientists?

The best certifications for Data Scientists are Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100), Google Professional Data Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, IBM Data Science Professional Certificate, Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), SAS Certified Data Scientist, Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark, Cloudera Certified Professional Data Scientist (CCP DS), Oracle Certified Professional: Data Scientist, Tableau Desktop Specialist and Tableau Desktop Certified Associate/

What is the hourly rate for Data Scientists?

The average hourly rate for a Senior Data engineer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $73 to $97, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.

Are Data Scientists still in demand?

Yes, Data Scientists are in demand. It’s caused by the ongoing development of various industries, resulting in steady demand from companies seeking to hire Data Scientists.

Can I hire a Data Scientist in less than 48 hours through Lemon.io?

You can hire a Data Scientist in 48 hours through Lemon.io. In 48 hours, our team will manually find you a Data Scientist in our pre-screened community.
All the Data Scientists in our talent pool have already successfully passed a few vetting stages: VideoAsk, completion of their me.lemon profile, a screening call with our recruiters that includes various technical questions, and a technical interview with our technical interviewers.

How do I hire a Data Scientist?

To hire a Senior Data Scientist, you need to create a list of relevant questions for the screening calls and tech skills interview. Also, it’s necessary to consider the budget, timeline, and type of employment: you can hire a Data Scientist as an employee or work with them as an independent contractor.
In both cases, Lemon.io can help you find the perfect candidate for your project.

What is the no-risk trial period for hiring Data Scientists on Lemon.io?

A no-risk paid trial period with Lemon.io is up to 20 hours, during which you can use the option to assess how a Data Scientist works on real tasks before signing up for a subscription.
Additionally, we would like to highlight that we have a zero-risk replacement guarantee. This means that if your lemon.io Data Scientist misses deadlines or fails to meet expectations, we’ll offer to you a new remote Data Scientist. We have never had to do this before because only 1% of top applicants can join our community, but we promise our client support could be more supportive than your family.

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Why should you hire remote Data Scientists?

You want the best talent for your startup. Which means you’re competing with every startup and tech company in your neighbourhood. So why limit your options? Expand your search to include a global pool of exceptional talent so you can hire Data Scientists who excel.

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Connect to an ocean of talent

You want to hire Data Scientists who perfectly match your needs. Remote talent gives you an almost endless selection so you can find your perfect dev.

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Find affordable talent

The high cost of living in cities makes hiring prohibitively expensive. Look beyond your backyard for talent with all of the skills at a third of the cost.

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Build agility into your hiring

Match the size of your team to the size of your project. When there’s too much work, remote contractors add resources to your team on call, then disappear after.

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Lower fixed overhead costs

Every in-house hire comes with hidden costs – work spaces, computers, desks. Remote contractors supply their own, helping you lower your office costs.

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Ready-to-interview vetted Data Scientists are waiting for your request