Lead Data Scientist ( Looking for W2 Position Only)
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- St. Louis, Charlotte, MO, NC
- Skills
- Python, SQL, AWS, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Machine Learning
- Industry
- Information Technology — 662 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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Full sponsorship history of Ruri Software Technologies LLC →
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 · Missouri (state median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $61,484 | ~15% |
| Level II | $75,629 | ~31% |
| Level III | $91,458 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $107,598 | ~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.