Remote Senior Data Scientist

Description:

• Automattic is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead cross-functional data initiatives in a remote setting.
• The role involves driving data-informed decision-making for products that enhance publishing, commerce, and messaging.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with Product, Growth, Engineering, Design, and Business teams to derive insights, shape strategies, and improve user experiences.
• The Senior Data Scientist will develop and implement advanced data models, design experiments, and conduct thorough analyses.
• The position requires translating complex data into actionable strategies that positively impact customers and the business.
• The role also includes mentoring data scientists and analysts and communicating insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related role within a tech company, preferably in SaaS.
• Strong expertise in experimentation, statistical analysis, 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 essential.
• Fluency in using distributed SQL query engines like Hive, Presto, or Trino is necessary.
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark is also required.

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 provides an open vacation policy, emphasizing a fully remote work environment.
• A comprehensive list of benefits is available on the Automattic Benefits Page, tailored by country.