Data Scientist, Pro Team

Position Overview

Thumbtack is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Pro team. This role is crucial for empowering Thumbtack to leverage data for informed business decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to tackle complex analytical challenges, from pricing strategies to evaluating new business models and identifying high-quality customers. The Data Science team is a close-knit group committed to improving Thumbtack and fostering mutual growth.

As a Product Data Scientist, you will embed with product teams to support feature launches, analyze the economics of our marketplace, and develop insights that shape strategy. You will work with engineers, designers, and product/marketing managers to understand our Pro user base and build features that drive their growth and success on the platform. Your analytical insights will directly contribute to building the best product as efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities

• Propose and conduct quantitative research on key user behaviors, product flows, and business trends.
• Identify new opportunities and next steps for the product team based on analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Design and analyze experiments and other tests for causal inference, working with engineers, applied scientists, and economists.
• Partner with product managers and engineers to prioritize and scope new features, including scenario modeling for impact on key metrics and providing recommendations on business logic.
• Define and monitor key metrics, investigate changes, and propose next steps.
• Develop expertise in how Pro customers utilize Thumbtack.
• Contribute to the team and company data culture through accessible data table design and maintenance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or economics.
• Proven experience in scoping, analyzing, and communicating the results of experiments.
• Expertise in SQL.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build robust relationships with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a technical field such as Statistics, Engineering, Analytics, Math, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics.

Salary Ranges

• San Francisco / Bay Area, San Jose, New York City, or Seattle metros: $147,300 - $190,600
• Austin, TX or Washington DC metros or California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Washington states: $132,600 - $171,600
• All other US locations: $125,200 - $162,000

Note: Actual offered salaries will vary based on factors such as job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency.

Company Information

Thumbtack helps millions of people confidently care for their homes. It is the essential app for home care and improvement, offering personalized guidance, AI tools, and a best-in-class hiring experience. Thumbtack connects homeowners with a community of 300,000 local service businesses for urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance, and larger projects.

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