Weedmaps10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.6

Remote Senior Data Scientist - Shape the Future of Cannabis Tech

$140K–$180K/year

About the Role

As a Remote Senior Data Scientist at Weedmaps, you will shape the future of our people-facing and business-facing products across our entire family of applications. By applying your technical skills, analytical mindset, and product intuition to our rich and unique data sets, you will help define the experiences we build for millions of cannabis consumers, businesses, and brands. This Remote Senior Data Scientist role offers you the opportunity to collaborate on a wide array of product and business problems with a diverse set of cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and others.

What You'll Do

  • Work with large, messy, and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems using different analytical, statistical, and machine learning techniques.
  • Uncover insights and recommendations that shape product development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to people, businesses, and Weedmaps.
  • Help partner teams prioritize what to build, set goals, and understand their product’s ecosystem.
  • Develop hypotheses and employ a diverse toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, methodologies, and frameworks to test them.
  • Tell data-driven stories that convince and influence your partners using clear insights and recommendations.
  • Partner with the ML team to build and deploy production models and applications to improve our products, processes, and experiences.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role.
  • Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.
  • Experience with data visualization tools and programming languages such as Python or R.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
  • Excellent communication skills to present complex data in an understandable way.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in the cannabis industry or related fields.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
  • Knowledge of SQL and database management.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 per year.
  • Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Why This Job8.6 of 10

This Remote Senior Data Scientist position at Weedmaps offers a unique opportunity to work with complex data sets in the cannabis tech industry. With a competitive salary and fully remote work, it's an attractive role for experienced data scientists.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in advanced machine learning techniques using Python and R, with a strong grasp of libraries like TensorFlow and Scikit-learn to develop predictive models for cannabis consumer behavior.

Self-motivated and disciplined to thrive in a fully remote work environment, with a proven track record of managing projects independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams through tools like Slack and Zoom.

Demonstrated expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, enabling the transformation of complex datasets into actionable insights that influence product strategy and business decision-making.

Learning Resources

Data Science Handbookguide

Career Path

Remote Senior Data Scientist(Now)Lead Data Scientist or Data Science Manager(1-2 years)Director of Data Science or Chief Data Officer(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$154B
Annual Growth
28.8%
AI Adoption in Data Science
61%
Investment in Data Science Tools
+45%
Labour Demand for Data Scientists
+36%
Avg Salary for Senior Data Scientists
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Data AnalysisMachine LearningStatistical Analysis
Growing in Demand
Deep LearningNatural Language Processing (NLP)Big Data Technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
Declining
Excel for Data AnalysisTraditional Business Intelligence Tools (e.g., Tableau 9.x)

Domain Trends

Increased Integration of AI in Cannabis Tech
AI technologies are being increasingly integrated into cannabis tech for predictive analytics, with a projected growth of 40% in AI applications by 2025.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Companies are leveraging data analytics for strategic decisions, with 70% of cannabis businesses reporting improved outcomes through data-driven strategies.
Regulatory Compliance Analytics
As regulations tighten, 55% of cannabis companies are investing in analytics solutions to ensure compliance, indicating a strong demand for data scientists with expertise in regulatory frameworks.

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