Eventbrite

Staff Data Scientist

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ticketing, Event Management, Online MarketplaceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess fluency with machine learning algorithms and AI solutions, including deployment and monitoring in a production environment. A proven ability to create maintainable, iterative solutions and measure success using statistical methods is required. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are necessary for working with product, engineering, operations, and leadership. The role requires the ability to move quickly between problem areas, make practical recommendations, and autonomous decisions. Strong experience with data processing and machine learning in Python (over 5 years) and comfort with SQL for complex data analysis (over 5 years) are essential. A passion for mentorship and technical leadership in machine learning projects, along with an advanced degree in a relevant field, is also required. Bonus points include direct experience in content moderation, fraud, and spam detection, as well as familiarity with DBT, Airflow, SageMaker ecosystem, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

The Staff Data Scientist will design and deploy machine learning solutions to address risk problems across various features in the Eventbrite marketplace, including transaction monitoring, account security, and abusive language detection. They will leverage familiarity with classic approaches or learn new ones to develop practical, durable solutions to trust issues and implement these solutions for real-time and offline applications. The role involves designing monitoring and feedback loops to ensure solution reliability as the platform evolves and adversaries change tactics. As a team lead, they will identify opportunities to improve team operations both technically and through process improvements.

Skills

Machine Learning
Data Science
Python
SQL
Statistical Modeling
Risk Management
Fraud Detection
Real-time Applications
Offline Applications
Monitoring
Feedback Loops

Eventbrite

Self-service ticketing platform for live events

About Eventbrite

Eventbrite is a self-service ticketing platform that allows individuals and organizations to create, share, find, and attend various live events. Users can set up events ranging from music festivals to conferences and gaming competitions. The platform works by enabling event organizers to sell tickets online, while also providing tools for payment processing and event marketing. Eventbrite stands out from competitors by offering personalized recommendations and automated notifications to enhance the ticket-buying experience. The goal of Eventbrite is to simplify the event management process for organizers and make it easier for attendees to discover and participate in live events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$382.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Fintech, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We care about your mental health and wellbeing. Our employees enjoy free coaching sessions with Modern Health. We also offer free therapy sessions with a psychologist. You’ll also have access to private medical insurance for you and your family, that includes dental care. And if you like sports, we have our wellness program to pay for your gym expenses.
Ongoing training and career development is an important part of our culture. We offer unlimited access to courses in Udemy, language exchange programs, internal training, wildtalks, workshops and weekly sessions with our CEO
Work-life balance is extremely important to us. Our employees can choose what works best for them: work in one of our offices, be fully remote or the best of both worlds! We believe in a flexible working environment to allow Britelings to perform at their best ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have recently implemented Britebreak Fridays: all Britelings turn off their computers and take the first Friday of every month off to focus on their wellbeing.

Risks

Increased competition from Zoom Events threatens Eventbrite's virtual events market share.
Eventbrite for Causes may reduce revenue due to discounted nonprofit programs.
Leadership changes could lead to temporary operational disruptions.

Differentiation

Eventbrite offers a comprehensive platform for diverse event types and sizes.
The platform provides real-time insights and 24/7 monitoring for event organizers.
Eventbrite's personalized recommendations enhance user engagement and ticket sales.

Upsides

Growing demand for hybrid events expands Eventbrite's market reach and offerings.
AI-driven personalization tools enhance attendee experiences and satisfaction.
Sustainability focus allows Eventbrite to offer eco-friendly event management solutions.

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