Remote Data-Driven Product Innovator (NPD)

YipitData (Alternative); United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Flexible vacation

401K match

Parental leave

Wellness budget

Learning reimbursement

Job summary

YipitData is seeking a Product Development Associate to join our New Product Development team to evaluate third-party datasets and support new product opportunities. You’ll work closely with engineering, partnerships, and business stakeholders to drive projects from idea through evaluation and recommendation.

In this role, you’ll enjoy significant autonomy while receiving the support needed to move initiatives forward.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in data analytics, data science, alternative data, or a related field.
• Strong SQL and/or PySpark skills; comfortable with large datasets.
• Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and build upon third-party datasets to assess quality, business value, and potential use cases.
• Define key questions, success metrics, and analytical frameworks for open-ended projects.
• Conduct quantitative analyses and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Support the development and improvement of new products, datasets, and data-driven initiatives.
• Work alongside other analysts to plan, develop, and execute complex projects.
• Prioritize high-impact opportunities and drive progress with as much autonomy as possible.
• Explore new use cases, methodologies, and applications for datasets and products.
• Leverage AI tools, LLMs, and automation to improve research, analysis, and productivity.
• Contribute to team knowledge, tooling, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively across engineering, partnerships, product, and business teams.

Skills

SQL

PySpark

Data analysis

Tools

Databricks

Job description

YipitData is seeking a Product Development Associate to join our New Product Development team to evaluate third-party datasets and support new product opportunities. You’ll work closely with engineering, partnerships, and business stakeholders to drive projects from idea through evaluation and recommendation.

In this role, you’ll enjoy significant autonomy while receiving the support needed to move initiatives forward.