Data Scientist, Growth
Eight SleepFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess a Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or Natural Sciences, coupled with 4-8+ years of prior experience as a Data Scientist. Proficiency in Python and SQL is essential, alongside a strong foundation in practical Statistics and machine learning. The role also requires robust mathematical and software engineering skills, fluency in both long and short form oral and written communication, and the ability to refine project requirements through collaboration. A strong desire and ability to mentor junior Data Scientists is also a key requirement, with prior experience in a Marketing-facing role being preferred.
The Data Scientist will model the dependence of marketing costs on various factors including channel, geography, demographics, seasonality, and macroeconomics. They will use statistical models to forecast revenue generation at different granularities and by demographic and economic factors, ensuring both accuracy and explainability in these forecasts. Responsibilities include creating reusable libraries for statistical analyses and forecasting, collaborating with the Marketing team to define initiatives and experiments for marketing efficiency, and articulating project rationale, approaches, and milestones. The role also involves translating technical information, assumptions, methodologies, and outcomes to specialists across disciplines, driving collaboration through presentations and written documentation, and translating hunches into hypotheses and numbers into recommendations to influence marketing strategy.
Automated investment and wealth management services
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