Remote Data Scientist

Description:

• Houzz is seeking a world-class Data Scientist to join the Pro Data Science team.
• The team focuses on uncovering critical insights and delivering models to support intelligent business decisions.
• The Data Scientist will work on critical projects that provide data-driven insights to guide product development and business direction.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with leadership, product, data, and engineering teams to launch strategic data science initiatives.
• The role involves defining and managing key business and product metrics efficiently.
• The Data Scientist will design product experiments, interpret results, and conduct root cause analysis.
• The position requires owning the end-to-end execution of projects with a cross-functional team.
• The Data Scientist will work with data infrastructure and product engineering teams to define data collection needs.
• Recommendations will be provided to assist in quick product ideation and feature launch decisions.
• The role includes developing and maintaining data products for real-time business insights or production environments.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree with at least 2 years of experience in an analytical role within a high-growth tech company is required.
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries using aggregate functions and various types of joins with Hadoop, Hive, and Presto is necessary.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R are essential.
• Candidates must possess strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to derive actionable insights from exploratory data analysis.
• Proficiency in advanced experimental design, testing, and analysis is required.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are necessary for this role.
• A passion for analytics and product development is expected.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, independent, and eager to learn.

Benefits:

• The role offers an annual starting salary range of $120,000 - $135,000.
• Employees are eligible for competitive benefits that support them and their families as part of the total rewards package.
• Benefits include Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), a home internet stipend, and medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• The company provides a maternity/paternity leave program and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• There is a Professional Development Reimbursement Program and 401(k) retirement savings plans (Pre-Tax and Roth).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, as well as a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution, are included.
• Employees can participate in the Healthy at Houzz program.