Senior Data Scientist at Weedmaps

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cannabis, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
A minimum of 6 years of work experience in data science and analytics
Expert coding skills in Python and SQL, plus deep familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices
Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills
Experience deploying and maintaining ML models in production environments

Responsibilities

Work with large, messy, and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems using different analytical, statistical, ML, and AI approaches
Collaborate with Data and Analytic Engineers to improve the quality and usability of our data and generate reusable assets in our feature store
Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, causal inference, and the presentation of data to develop strategies for our products
Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through insights and recommendations
Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product and business strategy
Build and deploy interactive applications to enable business partners to answer questions
Develop, deploy, and maintain AI/ML models in production with support from the ML team
Collaborate on a wide array of product and business problems with cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance and others
Develop hypotheses and employ a diverse toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, methodologies, and frameworks to test them
Uncover insights and recommendations that shape product development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure products bring value

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine LearningStatistical AnalysisCausal InferenceQuantitative AnalysisExperimentationData AnalysisModel DeploymentFeature Store

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this Senior Data Scientist role?

The position is hybrid and requires being in NYC.

What are the required qualifications and experience for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience), a minimum of 6 years of work experience in data science and analytics, expert coding skills in Python and SQL, deep familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices, exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills, and experience deploying and maintaining ML.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of collaboration is expected in this role?

You will collaborate on a wide array of product and business problems with a diverse set of cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance and others, and partner with the ML team, Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Data Scientist position?

Strong candidates will have at least 6 years of data science experience, expert Python and SQL skills with Git and CI/CD knowledge, proven ML deployment experience, and exceptional storytelling through data visualization.

Weedmaps

Online platform connecting cannabis consumers and businesses

About Weedmaps

Weedmaps connects cannabis consumers, patients, retailers, doctors, and brands through its online platform. It provides a directory of marijuana dispensaries, delivery services, and cannabis products, making it easy for users to find what they need. The platform allows users to search for specific products based on cannabinoids like CBD and THC, catering to different preferences. Weedmaps operates on a marketplace model, generating revenue from subscription fees paid by cannabis retailers and brands, as well as through advertising services. This approach not only supports the businesses listed but also offers consumers valuable information and educational content about cannabis. Additionally, Weedmaps provides tools for businesses, such as point-of-sale systems and compliance software, to help them operate efficiently. The goal of Weedmaps is to serve as a comprehensive resource for anyone involved in the cannabis industry, enhancing the connection between consumers and businesses.

Irvine, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$316.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees