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Hire elite Data Scientists in 22 days. Only interview talent pre-vetted for skill, experience, and cultural fit. We handle everything else.

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Why Hire Data Scientists in LatAm?

Hot Spot for Data Talent

LatAm has a booming data ecosystem with millions of skilled Data Scientists.

US Time Zones

LatAm data scientists work during US working hours, making collaboration seamless. You’re hiring teammates, not offshore resources.

Seamless Work Culture

Near’s proven hiring process delivers candidates who are both a cultural and professional fit—helping you boost retention and build stronger teams.

Strong English

We don’t just screen for skills. We ensure all candidates have strong English proficiency.

Lower Operational Costs

LatAm salaries are 30-70% below US market. Hire the top 1% while keeping your hiring budget in check. It’s a win-win situation.

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Top-Caliber Candidates in 3 Days.

160k+ pre-vetted candidate pool

We handpick the top 3 for your role based on skill, experience, and culture fit. In 3 days, interview candidates with track records at companies like:

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Hire LatAm's Top 1% Data Scientists in 22 Days

Join 950+ fast-growing US companies building high-performing teams with top LatAm talent—while cutting hiring costs by up to 81%. Hire smarter. Start your search today.

LatAm Data Scientist Salaries and Skills by Experience Level

Make the right hire with transparent salary data and clear skill benchmarks for junior, mid-level, and senior remote Data Scientists in Latin America.

Jr. Data Scientist

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
  • 1–2 years of experience working with data sets and statistical models
  • Basic knowledge of Python or R for data analysis
  • Familiar with machine learning concepts and libraries like scikit-learn or TensorFlow
  • Ability to clean, organize, and visualize data using tools like Excel or Tableau
  • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail

Data Scientist

  • Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience applying machine learning and statistical modeling
  • Proficient in Python, R, and ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
  • Skilled in working with large datasets and deploying data models
  • Experience in data wrangling, visualization, and feature engineering
  • Ability to translate complex findings into actionable business insights

Sr. Data Scientist

  • Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in predictive modeling, deep learning, and advanced analytics
  • Expertise in Python, R, and advanced ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost
  • Track record of deploying scalable data science solutions to production
  • Strong understanding of experimentation, A/B testing, and causal inference
  • Ability to lead data initiatives and mentor junior scientists

See a few of our 160k+ pre-vetted candidates

Barbara H.
Barbara H.

DataOps Engineer

Perú

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Ops
No Code
Elkin R.
Elkin R.

Data Scientist

Brazil

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Data & Operations Science
Leandro M.
Leandro M.

Data Engineering Manager

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

GCP
Azure
PowerBI
Hadoop
Data Engineer
Justo S.
Justo S.

Head of Data and Analytics

Chile

Seniority

VP

Skills & Tools

PowerBI
Matias C.
Matias C.

Senior Data Analyst

Argentina

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

MS Excel
Ana G.
Ana G.

Python Programmer

Brazil

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Python
SQL
Marilina V.
Marilina V.

Data Scientist

Mexico

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Data Lakes
Data Management
Data Scientist
Eric H
Eric H

Mid Level Data Engineer

Brazil

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Data Lakes
Data Engineer
Belen G.
Belen G.

Airtable Specialist

Bolivia

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Email Marketing
Airtable
Klaviyo
Zapier
Luis S.
Luis S.

Data Scientist

Nicaragua

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

ETL Softwares
Data Reporting
Data Scientist

Why Hire LatAm Data Scientists with Near?

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Faster Hiring

Interview 3+ candidates in 3 days. Pre-vetted for skill, experience, and culture fit. Get end-to-end support to make the right hire fast.

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Pay nothing upfront. Hire only if you’re happy. Plus, every hire is backed by our 180-day free replacement policy.

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Every hire is a full-time teammate. Embedded in your team, aligned with your goals, and committed long-term.

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Get Top Data Talent and Save up to 81% in Overhead Costs

Jr. Data Scientist

US Salary:

$118k — $213k

LatAm Salary:

$36k — $42k

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Data Scientist

US Salary:

$213k — $252k

LatAm Salary:

$42k — $48k

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81%

Sr. Data Scientist

US Salary:

$252k — $330k

LatAm Salary:

$48k — $72k

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81%

How Near's Proven Hiring Process Works

1. Discovery session

Share your hiring goals and we’ll guide you on roles, markets, and comp. Then align on how to hire and what to offer.

2. Kick-off call

Meet your recruiter to finalize the role and build your hiring plan. We’ll align on profile, process, and timeline.

3. Interviews and hiring

Review 3+ top candidates in under 5 days. Interview, choose your hire, and we’ll handle the rest.

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Onboard, pay, retain

We support onboarding, payroll, and compliance, so your new hire integrates fast and sticks long term.

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Ongoing support & team expansion

Keep hiring with the same speed and quality whenever you need. Your recruiter stays close to support future hires, backfills, or scaling your team.

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Vanreusel Ventures

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Near takes care of the entire hiring process for us. All we have to do is interview the best 3 candidates and decide.

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Vice President of Product Management

Bonfire

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It was shocking to see the difference between the talent Near brought versus other firms I worked with. Our hires are extraordinary and a great cultural fit.

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John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Founder / CEO

Mesa Cloud (EdTech platform)

"

We were determined to work with global talent in our local time zone, and Near helped us find great Latin American talent that has brought significant value to our team.

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