Published: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:50:18 GMT
Position: Data Scientist, Product (Marketplace) at Thumbtack
Location: Virtual/Remote
About Thumbtack:
Thumbtack is dedicated to simplifying home management for homeowners by providing a comprehensive app that guides them in managing their homes effortlessly. With millions of satisfied customers and billions of dollars earned by professionals on our platform, Thumbtack is one of the fastest-growing companies in the $600B+ industry.
Our team is driven by a shared goal of supporting local economies, helping small businesses grow, and providing homeowners with peace of mind. We are looking for individuals who share our purpose and are passionate about advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.
Join us in creating a new era of home care and making a positive impact. Together, we can build something amazing.
Thumbtack by the Numbers:
– Available nationwide in every U.S. county
– 85 million projects started on Thumbtack
– 11 million 5-star reviews and counting
– Pros earn billions on our platform
– 1000+ employees
– $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021)
About the Data Science Team:
The Data Science team at Thumbtack is responsible for using data to guide business decisions. We collaborate with various teams to solve complex analytical problems, such as setting prices for nearly a thousand local services categories, evaluating the impact of new business models, and identifying predictors of high-quality customers. Our team is tight-knit, intellectually curious, and dedicated to improving Thumbtack and each other.
About the Role:
As a Data Scientist at Thumbtack, you will have the opportunity to use your critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills to make a positive impact on the company. You will work closely with product teams to support new product feature launches, analyze the economics of our dynamic marketplace, and inform company strategy. Your role will be crucial in empowering the team and Thumbtack as a whole to build the best product as quickly as possible.
Responsibilities:
– Conduct quantitative research into key user behaviors, product flows, and business trends
– Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify new opportunities and next steps for the product team based on data analysis
– Design and analyze experiments and tests for causal inference
– Work with product managers and engineers to scope and evaluate new features
– Define and monitor key metrics and propose next steps
– Develop expertise in specific areas, such as Thumbtack search algorithms
– Contribute to our team and company data culture through accessible data table design and maintenance
– Collaborate with, mentor, and help recruit team members
Requirements:
– 2+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or economics
– Experience managing stakeholders with competing priorities in areas such as Product Management, Design, Engineering, and Marketing
– Experience scoping, analyzing, and communicating results of experiments
– Expertise in SQL
– Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally and with leadership
– Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a technical field such as Statistics, Engineering, Analytics, Math, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Bonus Points:
– Ability to think big-picture, thrive in ambiguity, and solve complex problems
– Experience working in a 2-sided marketplace
– Proficiency in Python or R
Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning that you can work from any of our approved locations across the United States, Canada, or the Philippines. Learn more about our virtual-first working model on our website.
Benefits & Perks:
– Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
– 20 company-wide holidays, including a week-long end-of-year shutdown
– Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco
– WiFi and cell phone reimbursements (North America)
– Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Learn More About Us:
– Life @ Thumbtack Blog
– Virtual-First Working Model
– Follow us on LinkedIn
– Meet the pros who inspire us
Thumbtack is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by applicable law.
At Thumbtack, we are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact us at recruitingops@thumbtack.com.
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