Data Scientist

Profound; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Profound is seeking a Data Scientist in New York to develop predictive models that analyze AI-driven search behaviors and optimize brand visibility. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in advanced analytics, proficient in Python, R, and SQL. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration and agility in a fast-paced startup environment, with a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $260,000. The package includes equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of advanced analytics experience in technology, marketing, or advertising.
• Hands-on experience with querying and analyzing large datasets.
• Strong background in predictive modeling and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models for AI-driven search behavior.
• Design and implement data classification techniques.
• Collaborate to turn data insights into business strategies.

Skills

Advanced analytics experience

Proficient in Python

Proficient in R

Proficient in SQL

Expertise in data sampling techniques

Strong predictive modeling skills

Background in machine learning

Understanding of large language models

Comfortable in high-performance environments

Job description

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Data Scientist, you will map every human and AI interaction to help brands turn AIs into their strongest advocates. You will build predictive models, develop sampling techniques, and optimize brand visibility in AI-driven search, such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. Your work will directly impact how businesses shape their presence in the generative AI era.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine predictive models to analyze and forecast AI-driven search behavior
• Design sampling and data classification techniques to improve AI-driven brand insights
• Leverage LLMs and NLP to extract meaningful insights from unstructured text data
• Work with large datasets, ensuring efficiency in querying, cleaning, and classification
• Design and conduct A/B tests or other experimentation frameworks to measure impact
• Collaborate with the founding team to turn complex data insights into actionable business strategies

Who You Are

• 3 or more years of advanced analytics experience in technology, marketing, or advertising
• Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with hands‑on experience querying and analyzing large datasets
• Expertise in data sampling techniques, including stratified sampling, bootstrapping, and extrapolation
• Strong background in predictive modeling and applying machine learning techniques to estimate event frequency
• Deep understanding of large language models, their limitations, and real‑world applications
• Passionate about staying on top of AI research, especially in multi‑modal AI and LLM advancements
• Comfortable in a fast‑moving, high‑performance startup environment

Location

This is an on‑site role based in our NYC or SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.

For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF). Comp may vary by location. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.