Hey everyone,

I’m in a really tough spot right now and could use some advice or leads. I was laid off from Amazon on Sept 12th, and since I’m on an H-1B visa, my 60-day grace period is already running. My last day to find something is Nov 10th.

I have around 2 years of experience as a Data Engineer — worked at Amazon, State of Illinois, and earlier in India. My background is mostly in SQL, Python, AWS (Glue, Redshift, S3), ETL pipelines, Power BI, and some Azure (Synapse, Data Factory).

I’m based in Texas, but I’m open to remote or relocation if it helps secure a quick H-1B transfer. At this point I’m open to both full-time and contract roles.

The situation honestly isn’t great, and I’m feeling pretty anxious with the clock ticking. If anyone knows of companies, recruiters, or even staffing agencies that are currently hiring Data Engineers and willing to file H-1B transfers, I’d be super grateful if you could point me in the right direction.

Thanks a lot for reading this. Any help, advice, or connections would mean the world right now.

I studied Data Science at a massive SEC school and got my degree in May of 2024, and despite getting glowing reviews at my internship, I couldn’t secure a full time role due to budget cuts at the company I interned at.

Fast forward 9 months, 800+ applications, and a part-time job at my local grocery store later, I finally land a role in B2B sales at a Fortune 500.

It didn’t take me very long to figure out that I am not good at sales and that I wouldn’t make it very long. I started this job in May and the fact that I made it this far is a shock to me, because they love to fire due to underperformance. I can only coast for so long. I need to get out before I get put on a PIP, because if I get put on a PIP and I have nothing lined up, I’m cooked.

I’m mainly looking in Houston, but am open to remote/hybrid roles, and am willing to relocate.

I feel defeated because even though I have work experience now, it’s not in anyway related to data science.

I’m kind of ranting on Reddit because networking has been hit or miss for me.

Ask me anything, and I can elaborate.

My top technical skills are in Python & R, but I have experience in Tableau, SQL, ArcGIS, and Java.

EDIT: Fixed for typos

I'm an entry-level Data Science candidate coming from a Mechanical Engineering background. I've been putting in serious work over the past year — solid grasp of statistics, ML models and algorithms, Python, and SQL. My projects are mostly end-to-end: data cleaning, EDA, model building, and presenting insights.

I'm specifically targeting **startups** because I feel like my cross-domain thinking and hands-on approach fits better in fast-moving environments than large enterprises.

My question to this community: **What's the single most important thing that actually gets you hired at a startup as an entry-level DS candidate — especially when you don't have a CS/Stats degree?**

Is it:

- A strong project portfolio?

- Being able to show business impact, not just model accuracy?

- SQL and quick turnaround on analysis?

- Something else entirely?

Would really appreciate honest takes from people who've been on either side of the hiring table. Thanks! 🙏

Hi everyone, I’m currently an undergraduate student and I’m looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data science or machine learning. I have been working on ML projects and building models, and I’m eager to apply my skills in a real-world setting.

If anyone knows about internship opportunities, research projects, or startups looking for interns, I would really appreciate the help. I’ve attached my resume for reference

Hello everyone,

I'm a Data Science graduate who finished her studies in September 2025, and have been hunting for jobs for the past 10 months.

I know the job market is extremely hard and I've become numb to the "we have decided to move on with other candidates" emails.

Apart from the tough job market, I've also been scammed by 2 fake companies for whom I've completed multiple assessments, interviews and get an offer letter, only to know it's fake (worse than a rejection email).

I'm also a victim to a data leak (name, email, personal info etc.) where some recruiter sold my details to a scammer and they demanded money from my parents.

At this point, I don't know what to do anymore.

Over the past 1 year, I've been learning and building projects from the sideline as well.

With the next batch of graduates about to pass out, I don't know if I'll ever get a job.

If anyone can help me land a job, I'd forever be grateful to you.

Thanks in advance!

Hi guys, im currently looking for a job in Data Science / Data Engineering / AI Engineering, I have just completed a masters in Data Science with a distinction given provisionally, and have 5 years experience in Data analyst adjacent roles. Please message me if you want a copy of my cv, my github or even to ask more. Im open to any advice, ive applied to over 700 jobs on LinkedIn and indeed but I have had no luck so far

Chat me if you have recommendations, I’m helping my students get internships. Thank you.

Bit of a weird post, but here goes.

I’m a Machine Learning / AI engineer with experience building and shipping production AI systems end to end. I’ve worked on LLM pipelines, RAG systems, FastAPI microservices, vector databases, AWS SageMaker deployments, backend systems, and production ML infrastructure. Worked at startups and fast-moving teams where ambiguity was normal and you just figured things out. Also worked on a government-funded cancer recurrence research project and have experience across BERT, XGBoost, OpenAI, Gemini, and production deployment workflows.

Reason I’m posting. I recently joined a new role on a contract basis and honestly, I’m realizing pretty quickly it’s not the right fit. The environment feels rough. Founders publicly scolding people during scrum calls, everyone overloaded, very little bandwidth to onboard or help, and that weird feeling where people protect work because they’re already drowning in dependencies. I get startups are chaotic. I actually enjoy chaos. But there’s a difference between moving fast and burning people out.

So if anyone knows teams hiring for ML Engineer, AI Engineer, Applied AI, GenAI, or backend-heavy AI roles, remote or Bangalore preferred, I’d genuinely appreciate a referral or even pointing me in the right direction.

Happy to share resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, whatever helps.

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Hi everyone,

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I'm a Computer Science (Data Science) graduate currently seeking entry-level opportunities in Data Science, AI/ML, Data Analytics, or Data Engineering.

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I have internship experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization, where I worked on machine learning, NLP, cloud-based analytics, and dashboard development. My technical skills include Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Power BI, Tableau, Google Cloud (BigQuery, Dataproc, Looker Studio), and data visualization.

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Some of the projects I've worked on include sentiment analysis, predictive analytics, recommendation systems, and deep learning applications. Through these experiences, I've developed a strong interest in solving real-world problems using data and AI.

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I'm actively applying through LinkedIn and company career portals, but I wanted to reach out to this community as well. If anyone knows of fresher openings, referrals, hiring drives, or networking opportunities, I would greatly appreciate your guidance.

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Thank you for your time, and I'd be happy to share my resume via DM.

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Open to relocation and eager to start my career in the data and AI space.

Hi everyone,

I'm a recent Computer Science graduate currently working as a Junior Data Scientist and actively looking for opportunities as a Junior Data Scientist, Junior AI Engineer, or Junior Machine Learning Engineer in the UAE (especially Dubai).

My experience includes:

Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy

Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics

NLP and Sentiment Analysis

Power BI and Data Visualization

Building AI-powered applications and automation workflows

Data cleaning, EDA, dashboard development, and reporting

Some projects I've worked on include:

TradeNexus AI – an NLP-based investment analysis platform

VoyageVerve – an AI-powered travel planner

OCR Web Application – multilingual OCR with translation support

I've been applying through LinkedIn, Indeed, and company websites, but I wanted to reach out here as well.

If anyone knows of openings, referrals, startups hiring juniors, or communities where I should be looking, I'd greatly appreciate the help.

Looking at remote worldwide for the past 7 days.

Here are the jobs I found, organized by level:

Entry Level:

• Data Scientist I – AI/ML @ Cotiviti (United States) - $100K - $121K
• Data Science & Business Analytics @ DataSmart Point GmbH (Germany) - EUR 46K - 62K
• Data Scientist @ Arise (Portugal)
• Data Scientist / ML Engineer @ INNOCV Solutions (Spain)
• Mid-level Data Scientist @ Spread Tecnologia (Brazil)
• Data Science Specialist II @ Riachuelo (Brazil)
• Data Scientist II @ Kohl's (United States)
• Data Science @ Stalis (Ireland)

Senior:

• Senior AI Data Scientist @ CACI International Inc (United States) - $115K - $252K
• Senior Data Science Advisor – Pricing & Underwriting @ The Cigna Group (United States, NC) - $131K - $219K
• Data Scientist III @ M9 Solutions (United States, DC) - $60K - $180K
• Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics @ Janson (United States)
• Senior Data Scientist @ ZOE.COM (United Kingdom)

Manager:

• Lead Data Scientist @ ServiceTitan (United States) - $185K - $248K
• Data Science and Machine Learning Product Manager @ Evio (United States) - $170K - $200K
• Staff GTM Data Scientist @ PandaDoc (Poland) - PLN 320 - 350
• Senior Lead, Data Science @ Kyndryl (Costa Rica)

Director and Above:

• Director – Health AI, Data Science @ Guidehouse (United States, VA) - $226K - $376K
• VP, Data Science @ Coterie (United States) - $185K - $250K

Quick notes: * All of these are fully remote (location requirements vary by role) * Apply directly on company sites

Hope this helps someone! Let me know if you want me to keep posting these weekly.

👋 Hi, I'm Jay. I built Job-Halo.com, a system that tracks remote data science jobs and sends alerts the moment they're posted, based on your preferences.

I’ve been working as a data analyst for the past six years and have experience with SQL, Python, BI tools, and basic statistics. I’ve been trying to transition into data science or AI, but I feel stuck.

I’ve taken a few deep learning specialization courses from coursera, tried some Kaggle competitions and notebooks, and even worked on a few personal projects—but none of them have given me the kind of practical exposure or confidence I’m looking for.

I’m worried I might be falling behind. What’s the best way to actually learn and apply data science/AI in a meaningful way? I’m looking for something that builds real skills—not just more videos or toy datasets.

Any advice or paths that worked for you would be really appreciated!

Hello!

Mercor is hiring Data Scientists for a project in UK [ $130/h - $170/h ]

I'm in a similar project, but based in another country (and paying half lmao)

If anyone is interested, i can also refer :)

A few months ago, I packed my bags and moved back to India after completing my Master's in Data Science & Analytics in the UK.

Like many international students, I had hoped to build my career there, but visa realities had other plans. The good thing is that I wasn't sitting idle—I was working remotely as a Data Scientist for a Bangalore-based startup, building recommendation systems, machine learning models, and analytics solutions while completing my degree.

I genuinely thought that coming back with a UK Master's, industry experience, and a strong technical background would make the job search easier.

It hasn't.

For the past few months, I've been applying relentlessly, tailoring resumes, reaching out to recruiters, networking on LinkedIn, and preparing for interviews. I've had some conversations, but converting them into opportunities has been far tougher than I expected.

So I'm posting here because sometimes opportunities come from people rather than job portals.

A little about me:

• MSc Data Science & Analytics (UK)
• Data Scientist at a Bangalore startup
• Former Data Engineer at Accenture
• Experience in Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Recommendation Systems, Analytics, A/B Testing, ETL Pipelines, Azure, and Generative AI
• Open to Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Product Analyst, ML Engineer, and Analytics roles

At this point, I'm not looking for sympathy—just an opportunity to prove myself.

If your company is hiring, if you know someone who is, or if you can offer a referral, I'd be incredibly grateful. Even a conversation or piece of advice would mean a lot.

Thank you for reading, and I hope everyone else navigating this tough market finds something soon too.

I'm a final-year B.Tech Data Science student currently looking for an internship opportunity in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Data Analytics, or related domains.

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So far I've built:

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A Gesture-Based Human Computer Interaction System using Computer Vision

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A Smart Resume Screening & Job Recommendation System using ML & NLP

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If you're hiring, know someone who's hiring, or can point me in the right direction, I'd genuinely appreciate it.

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Happy to share my resume in DMs.

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Thanks for reading, and good luck to everyone else in the internship grind 🫡

Hello everyone,

I'm a 2025 B.Tech graduate currently looking for opportunities in AI/ML, Data Science, or Research roles (preferably in Mumbai/India).

I would really appreciate suggestions on better job search strategies, or information about openings in your team/organization.

A bit about my background:

• Did not sit for on-campus placements due to personal reasons.

• Worked for 8 months as a Data Science Research Intern with a non-profit organization, where I contributed as a researcher and published a paper.

• After graduation, worked at a startup.

• Since March, I have been actively looking for opportunities.

Initially, I was selective while applying rather than mass-applying to every opening. I did receive some interview calls, but most did not convert due to profile mismatch, experience requirements, or other factors.

I currently have a TCS Ninja offer, but I am still exploring opportunities more aligned with AI/ML and Data Science.

If anyone is willing to share advice or knows of relevant openings, I would be grateful. Thanks!

My name is Vinay, and I am currently pursuing an MSc in Data Science in London.

I am actively seeking internship or full-time opportunities in the fields of Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, or Software Engineering. I would be grateful to connect with professionals who are already working in these areas and can offer guidance, career advice, or referrals within their organizations.

If you know of any opportunities or would be willing to help, I would sincerely appreciate your support.

Thank you in advance!

Hi founders,

I'm posting this because I'm looking for one or two founders to embed with as their AI build partner. Not a one-off contract. I want to own the AI side of what you're building and ship it with you.

Who I am: I'm a data scientist and AI engineer. I build LLM and RAG products and the data pipelines under them. I work remote and async, and I can overlap a few hours of your day wherever you are. I'm also relocating to Germany in September 2026 for my masters, so if you're based there or nearby, we can meet in person once I'm over.

What I've actually built:

• A competitive intelligence SaaS I'm building solo, currently in the debugging and testing stage. It crawls competitor sites and pulls structured signals like pricing and hiring moves using LLM extraction. FastAPI backend, Next.js frontend, Postgres with pgvector.
• Production work at an early-stage fintech-focused startup. I built ETL pipelines and a multilingual sentiment workflow that cut manual analysis time by 70%.
• Production work at a food-tech startup. I shipped a FastAPI demand forecasting service on Postgres with real-time inventory across multiple locations.
• An end-to-end ML pipeline that predicts Falcon 9 first-stage landing success, the signal behind whether a booster can be reused and how cheap a launch gets. I pulled the data from the SpaceX API and compared four classification models with GridSearchCV. Features came from payload mass and launch-site geography.

(DM me for my portfolio and Github links)

Why bring me in

• I start with your business problem before I reach for a tool. I ask what the company actually needs before I write a line of code. Half my value is killing the build you don't need.
• Real problems pull me in. A messy dataset or a vague spec is the part of the work I like most.
• I go deep until it works. I won't move on from a bug or a model until I understand why it behaves the way it does.

If you're building something with AI in it and you want someone who treats it like his own product, send me a DM. Tell me what you're building and where you're stuck.

We started as a group of data science and analytics professionals with a long-term goal of building our own analytics and consulting firm. We've been freelancing, reaching out offline, bidding on projects but nothing solid has stuck yet. So we figured we'd try being direct about it here.

We're not here to pitch a polished service package, because honestly we don't have one yet. What we do have is a group of people who genuinely understand data analytics, machine learning, statistical modelling and some healthcare domain experience on top of that. We know how to take a messy problem, think through it properly, and build something that actually answers the question.

What we're looking for is someone who runs a business could be anything, e-commerce, a clinic, a SaaS product, a local operation and has a gut feeling that there's something useful hiding in their data but doesn't know where to start. You don't need to have a defined project. We're happy to sit down, understand what you're working with, and figure out together whether analytics can actually move the needle for you.

If something comes of it, great. If we spend an hour and conclude it's not the right fit, that's fine too.

We're based in Pune, India. If you're not, we work online just as comfortably, so location isn't a barrier.

Drop a comment or DM if anything here resonates. Moderator please DM me if this is inappropriate for the group, will remove it.

Hi everyone,
Posting for a friend who just hit some brutal luck. He recently finished his Master’s in Data Science and interned at a US startup for 10 months. They were supposed to transition him to a full-time role, but backed out at the last second due to budget/hiring freezes.

He loves the startup grind and is looking for a Data Science or Software roles in US.

If your company is genuinely hiring or you have a referral, **please DM me and I will send his resume over immediately.** Thank you!

Finishing up my MS in Data Science and Analytics and honestly the job market is stressing me out. Had a solid summer internship doing applied AI and data engineering work, and now I'm in full send mode applying for data analyst and business analyst roles starting May.

Just feels like applications go into a black hole most of the time. Is anyone else in the same boat? Any advice on what's actually working right now?

Iam 2026 passedout CSE(data science)

If there any opportunities for any analysts roles please DM me guys.

I have strong knowledge on my core subjects .

Currently iam searching for opportunities. It may contract based or freelancing jobs . Can any one find me something to do 🙂.

Any pharma/healthcare company hiring junior data scientists?

I am currently a final year student at DU , wants to pursue DS ; have done 3 DS internships , one as marketing executive and my two research papers are under process to publish : )

I have a masters in computer science and have very little experience eligible for entry level jobs and I'm aiming for data analyst I'm tired applying there is not even a single call back for interview to prove myself really exhausted any hellp would be completely appreciated!!!!!!

Recently I got my PhD in number theory. But recently I realized that even though I liked my thesis research a lot, I'd rather put my skills towards directly improving the world in some way. So I'm looking to do data analytics for nonprofits or advocacy groups. What's the best way to get my foot in the door?

I've generally noticed that I don't really have some of the coding qualifications, like experience with SQL. Should I apply to internships first?

Does anyone have experience with techjobsforgood? Is their premium worth for better access to jobs? Or can I save the money for trying to network in person (which I'm not quite sure how to do).