Lead Data Scientist ( Looking for W2 Position Only)
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Skills
- Python, SQL, AWS, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Machine Learning
- Industry
- Information Technology — 654 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Job Title: Lead Data Scientist (Looking for W2 Position Only) Location: St. Louis, MO or Charlotte, NC
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to lead the development and implementation of advanced data science and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, Python, SQL, and statistical modeling, along with the ability to provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning and predictive analytics solutions.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and business insights.
- Develop, test, optimize, and monitor machine learning models.
- Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
- Collaborate with Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Product, and Business teams.
- Translate business requirements into scalable data science solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Data Scientists.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Stay current with emerging AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science technologies.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Data Science and Machine Learning
- Advanced Python programming skills
- Strong SQL skills
- Experience with Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn
- Strong knowledge of statistics and predictive modeling
- Experience building and deploying production-level ML models
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred Skills
- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- PySpark / Big Data
- TensorFlow or PyTorch
- NLP, Generative AI, or LLMs
- MLOps and model monitoring
- Agile methodology
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Work Authorization: Strong H1B candidates may also be considered
Regards, Surya
Visa sponsorship record: Ruri Software Technologies LLC
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 32 | 13 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 24 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| FY2024 | 8 | 21 | 1 | — |
✔ Ruri Software Technologies LLC filed 7 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Data Scientists) in the period above.
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Mathematician / Statistician” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- STEM OPT extension (F-1 students)
Requires an E-Verify employer. We didn't find this company in the E-Verify list — ask HR.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 3 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Data Scientists · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $79,997 | ~15% |
| Level II | $104,312 | ~31% |
| Level III | $128,648 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $152,963 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.