Data Scientist, Product at Captions

New York, New York, United States

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$160,000 – $220,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Video TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven experience as a data scientist or similar role, with a focus on analytics, AB testing, and product experimentation
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation, analysis, and modeling
  • Expertise in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and experimental design for AB testing and product experimentation
  • In-depth knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate insights and storytelling
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to build a great business

Responsibilities

  • Perform data analysis and exploration to uncover insights and trends related to product and user behavior
  • Design rigorous AB tests and evaluate the impact of product changes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define key metrics and establish data-driven goals for product experimentation
  • Develop and maintain analytical models to support full funnel analytics
  • Use statistical techniques to identify patterns and opportunities in large datasets
  • Create data visualizations and dashboards to effectively communicate findings and insights to stakeholders
  • Work closely with designers and engineers to drive data-informed decision-making throughout the product development process
  • Provide recommendations for improving user experience, conversion rates, and overall product performance based on data analysis
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and apply them to enhance analytical capabilities
  • Be a mentor to other team members and a data-driven thought leader to cross functional colleagues

Skills

Data Analysis
A/B Testing
Product Analytics
Statistical Analysis
Metrics Definition
Experimentation

Captions

Video captioning and translation services

About Captions

Captions.ai enhances video content by providing captioning and translation services tailored for content creators, social media influencers, marketing agencies, and businesses. Their main offerings include automatic subtitle generation, translation into 28 languages, and video compression to improve performance. These tools simplify the video production process, allowing users to produce professional-quality videos with ease. Unlike many competitors, Captions.ai uses a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for advanced features, which helps attract a large user base and convert free users into paying customers. The company's goal is to make high-quality video content accessible to a wider audience, and recent funding will support their growth and product development.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$82.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Commuter Benefits
Wellness Program
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from startups like Beeble AI could challenge Captions' market position.
Integration challenges from AlpacaML acquisition may delay product enhancements.
Rapid expansion may stretch resources, potentially affecting service quality.

Differentiation

Captions offers AI-powered video editing with automatic subtitle generation and language dubbing.
The platform supports video compression for optimized performance and accessibility.
Captions uses a freemium model to attract a wide user base and convert to paid plans.

Upsides

Captions secured $60 million in Series C funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
The acquisition of AlpacaML enhances Captions' creative tools with AI rendering capabilities.
Expansion to web and desktop platforms increases accessibility and user engagement.

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