Research Data Scientist

Swayable; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Equity Options

401k plan

FSA

Job summary

A leading AI data science company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Data Scientist to tackle unsolved problems in public opinion research. Your role will involve conducting data science studies, developing insights tools, and prototyping features that drive impactful results. The ideal candidate has proficiency in the Python stack and expertise in data science methodologies. Competitive salary and generous benefits including PTO and equity options are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and reviewing production-quality python code.
• Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data science research to push our experimental methodologies.
• Develop robust tools to uncover insights in experimental data.
• Prototype data science improvements to core platform features.
• Communicate the results of data science investigations.

Skills

Fluency in the python data science stack

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Data visualization

Independent working

Task prioritization

Team player

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in data science, statistics, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related quantitative field

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. We are a 40-person team backed by top technology and social impact investors, including Y Combinator. Founded in 2018 by physics PhDs, it is led by the former Executive Director for Digital Strategy at the New York Times. Clients include major consumer-facing brands (American Express, Airbnb, Paramount Pictures), technology companies (Anthropic, Meta, Amazon), academic researchers (MIT, Yale, Stanford) and mission-aligned civic advocacy campaigns (e.g. on climate, human rights and elections).

Joining Swayable means being on a team whose work changes the course of history. The technology we develop is at the leading edge of transforming some of the world’s most important campaign organizations and enterprises: combatting disinformation, protecting democracy, and supporting the sustainable growth of consumer-facing brands. Check our value & culture deck to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zjchwzs

About The Role:

This is a uniquely exciting opportunity to tackle critical unsolved problems in public opinion research and causal modeling. As a Research Data Scientist (reporting to the Director of Data Science), you’ll have the infrastructure and talent around you to turn results into new discoveries, prototypes and features that deliver insights to the world's most important organizations.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct data science research to push our experimental methodologies to the bleeding edge of social science
• Develop robust tools to uncover insights in experimental data
• Prototype data science improvements to core platform features
• Communicate the results of data science investigations to both internal and

Who You Are:

• Fluency in the python data science stack
• Expertise in statistical, analytical, and data science methods
• Excellent communication and data visualization skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing multiple important tasks/deadlines
• A keen eye for the 20% of effort that delivers 80% of the results
• Being a flexible team player whose values align with ours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing and reviewing production-quality python code.
• Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment
• Experience interacting with MongoDB databases
• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in data science, statistics, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.
• Generous PTO
• Equity Options
• 401k plan, FSA
• Salary: $125-$165k, dependent on experience and location

Swayable is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to promote an organizational environment that values diversity and fosters growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis prohibited by law. The team especially encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.