Data Scientist, Algorithms

United States Digital Space LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mental health

Family benefits

Child care benefits

Pet benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in San Francisco is seeking a Data Scientist to help build end-to-end dynamic pricing models. You will work with Product and Engineering on a cross-functional team to prototype pricing solutions that scale and impact riders and drivers.

You should have experience in machine learning, statistics, and econometrics, plus strong Python and SQL skills. The role is in-office with a hybrid schedule (3 days/wk) and offers a competitive base salary, equity potential, and

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in CS, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field.
• Experience in building pricing models or econ/ML models.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with data wrangling and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with scientists and pricing teams to formalize problems.
• Perform data analysis to identify root causes.
• Develop and fit statistical, ML, or optimization models.
• Write production code and ship models to production.
• Design and run simulated and live experiments.
• Analyze data from experiments to inform launches.
• Communicate findings to Product, Engineering, and executives.

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistics

Econometrics

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Communication

Collaboration

Causal Inference

Education

MS/PhD in CS/ Econ/ Stats/ Math

Tools

R

Matlab

Jupyter

Job description

At the company, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Marketplace team at the company is responsible for accelerating the growth of the business while simultaneously delivering on key business and financial metrics, and Dynamic Pricing & Offer Selection is an integral part of that. Our team is the dynamic pricing team responsible for leveraging both real-time and historical data to set prices for every single ride at the company while balancing prices and ETAs to better serve our riders’ needs.

We are looking for fast learning, data-driven individuals who are passionate about tackling these open-ended problems in pricing theory and making a large, positive impact in the business. In this role, you will work closely with Product and Engineering on a cross-functional team to prototype and build end-to-end dynamic pricing models that can operate at scale. In addition, you will be expected to leverage your domain knowledge and influence existing and future roadmaps to help the company continue to deliver a better experience for riders and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with other scientists, colleagues in the pricing team, and with external teams to formalize problems mathematically and within the business context
• Perform complex data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of problems by identifying their root causes
• Develop and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models
• Write production code; collaborate with Software Engineers to ship models to production
• Design and implement both simulated and live experiments
• Analyze experimental and observational data; facilitate launch decisions
• Communicate findings to a broad audience consisting of Product, Engineering, and executive leadership

Experience

• Data Scientist with experience in Machine Learning, Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative fields
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative fields
• 1-4+ years of professional experience for PhDs or 3-5+ years for Master’s in a Data Science role
• Passion for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems
• End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
• Proficiency with Python, or another interpreted programming language like R or Matlab
• Proficiency in SQL - able to write structured and efficient queries involving multiple large data sets
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with others to solve a problem
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners
• Experience in causal inference, LTV modeling, econometrics, or user choice modeling preferred

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly the company credits and complimentary the company Pink membership

the company is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

the company highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. the company considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks the company offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.