Remote Senior Data Scientist

Description:

• Automattic is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead cross-functional data initiatives within the company.
• The role involves driving data-informed decision-making for products that enhance publishing, commerce, and messaging.
• Collaboration with Product, Growth, Engineering, Design, and Business teams is essential to uncover insights and improve user experiences.
• Responsibilities include developing and implementing advanced data models, designing experiments, and conducting thorough analyses.
• The Senior Data Scientist will work with analysts and engineers to convert complex data into actionable strategies that impact customers and the business.
• The position requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of SaaS business models, and the ability to provide strategic recommendations based on data.
• The role also involves informing technical direction, guiding execution, and maintaining the quality of data science and analytics initiatives across the organization.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related role in a tech company, preferably in SaaS, with experience in large-scale, complex product-focused data sets.
• Strong expertise in experimentation, statistical analysis (including hypothesis testing, t-tests, regression analysis, time series analysis, and bootstrapping), machine learning, and predictive modeling is required.
• Proficiency in Python and key data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, and Seaborn is necessary.
• Fluency in using distributed SQL query engines like Hive, Presto, or Trino is essential.
• Familiarity with big data technologies, including Hadoop and Spark, is preferred.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $90,000-$160,000 USD, with pay reflecting the potential contribution and impact of the candidate.
• Automattic offers a straightforward, competitive base salary without complex variable components.
• The company operates as a fully-remote organization with an open vacation policy.
• A comprehensive list of benefits is available on the Automattic Benefits Page, tailored by country.
• The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees.