Remote Senior Data Scientist - Drive Product Insights
About the Role
We are looking for a Remote Senior Data Scientist to join our Core Engagement team at Raya. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute product roadmaps, defining and owning the metrics that measure our success. As a Remote Senior Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a data-centric culture and driving product changes through data insights.
What You'll Do
- Design, evaluate, and interpret experiments while balancing speed with statistical rigor.
- Influence product direction by translating insights into actionable recommendations that shape roadmap prioritization.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to develop key strategic insights that inform future investments or pivot strategies.
- Build scalable metrics and dashboards to empower efficient decision-making across teams.
- Own the definition and evolution of success metrics for core engagement surfaces, balancing trade-offs between short-term and long-term member value.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data science and product analytics.
- BS and/or MS in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, operations research, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or economics.
- Proven experience in designing trustworthy experiments and analyzing complex A/B testing results.
- Expertise in SQL, including complex joins, window functions, and performance-aware querying on large datasets.
- Proficiency in Python or R programming, including common scientific computing packages such as NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
- Strong applied statistics background, including hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, power analysis, and causal inference techniques.
- Familiarity with modern analytics and BI tools like Looker, Tableau, Omni, Hex, Sigma, Eppo, and StatSig is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey rigorous statistical concepts to non-experts.
Nice to Have
- A strong understanding of two-sided marketplace dynamics.
- Experience in navigating ecosystem effects.
- Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies (e.g., LLMs, automation).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 annually.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and influence product direction.
- Access to modern analytics tools and technologies.
- Support for continuous learning and professional development.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product direction through data insights while working in a fully remote environment. The competitive salary and focus on professional development make it an attractive position.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficiency in SQL and Python with hands-on experience in data manipulation using libraries like Pandas and NumPy, enabling the candidate to efficiently handle large datasets and perform complex analyses.
Strong analytical mindset with a proven track record in A/B Testing and statistical analysis, allowing the candidate to derive actionable insights that directly inform product development and strategy.
Self-motivated and disciplined in a remote work environment, demonstrating the ability to manage time effectively and collaborate asynchronously with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
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