Senior Data Scientist
Houzz- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess 4+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or economics, along with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a technical field such as Statistics, Engineering, Analytics, Math, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics. Expertise in SQL is required, and experience managing stakeholders with competing priorities in areas like Product Management, Design, Engineering, and Marketing is essential.
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will propose and conduct quantitative research into key user behaviors, product flows, and business trends, identifying potential new opportunities and next steps for the product team. You will design and analyze experiments and tests for causal inference, collaborating with engineers and applied scientists. You will partner with product managers, engineers, and others to help scope new features, model scenarios, and recommend business logic. You will define and monitor key metrics, investigate changes, and propose next steps, while also developing topic area expertise and contributing to the team’s data culture. Finally, you will collaborate with, mentor, and help recruit team members.
Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals
Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.