Remote Applied Sr Data Scientist - Fintech Foundation

Description:

• Hopper is redefining travel by combining a travel agency with proprietary fintech offerings to enhance customer booking experiences.
• The company has over 100 million monthly active users and provides access to a real-time feed of over 50 billion priced itineraries daily.
• The Fintech Foundation team optimizes pricing for ancillary products, balancing customer demand with financial risks.
• The applied data scientist will contribute to innovative pricing and product construction across multiple partners.
• Daily responsibilities include collaborating with product teams to understand business requirements, data engineering for analysis, implementing ML training pipelines, creating and deploying models, monitoring pricing models, running A/B tests, and responding to ad hoc analysis requests.

Requirements:

• A BSc or MSc in a quantitative field such as math, physics, statistics, or economics is required.
• Candidates must have two or more years of experience in data analysis and predictive modeling in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Strong coding skills in SQL and Python are necessary for this role.
• A pragmatic approach that prioritizes business impact over statistical nuances is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and pre-IPO equity packages as part of a well-funded startup.
• Hopper covers 100% of premiums for the group insurance plan, including life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Employees have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible medical and dental expenses.
• Telemedicine services are available to all employees and their dependents through Dialogue.
• An RRSP plan with automatic pre-tax withdrawals is provided for all employees.
• The company offers generous parental leave that exceeds industry standards.
• Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off (PTO) and a Carrot Cash travel stipend.
• Access to co-working space on demand and a work-from-home stipend is included.
• The company promotes an entrepreneurial culture with open communication and small, dynamic teams for significant impact.