To attract data science talent, you need a sound data strategy and an established data-driven environment in which data scientists can have an impact and do meaningful work.
The data and analytical professionals at these companies are never happy. They constantly fight an uphill battle. They spend too much precious time removing barriers to progress and educating leadership. Having a culture of data-backed decision making is a must. If you can find a company that has evolved their culture from data-based to model-based, then you can have high confidence that you’ve found a good home.