Senior Data Scientist

Hims & Hers; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Remote-friendly culture

Stock options

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hims & Hers is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead end-to-end data science initiatives, delivering scalable models and data products. You will work with Product, Engineering, and Finance to translate model outputs into actionable business insights, while upholding engineering rigor and best practices.

You will own the full lifecycle from data extraction and feature engineering to deployment, A/B testing, and monitoring, mentoring teammates and driving impact across marketing, operations, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in Data Science or ML Engineering.
• Production-ready models with measurable business value.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS or GCP), CI/CD, Git, and ML Ops.
• Strong Python and SQL skills; proficient with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end model lifecycle from data extraction to deployment, A/B testing and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Finance to translate model outputs into business insights.
• Write clean, production-ready code and contribute to code reviews and best practices.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, guiding problem solving and implementation.

Job description

• As a Senior Data Scientist at Hims & Hers, you are a core driver of technical execution and innovation within our data organization. You take complex business challenges and translate them into robust, scalable data products and machine learning models. You will be trusted to operate with high autonomy, owning your projects from the initial exploratory analysis through to production deployment
• In this role, you will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to deliver solutions that optimize our operations, refine our marketing efforts, and enhance the customer experience. You will not only build powerful models but also help uphold the engineering rigor and standards of our data team
• Build from Scratch: Thrive in a 0-to-1 environment. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves to write complex SQL, engineer your own features, and deploy baseline models (heuristics or simple ML) quickly to prove value before iterating toward complex solutions
• End-to-End Execution: Own the complete model lifecycle, from data extraction and feature engineering to deployment, A/B testing, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Finance teams to define technical requirements and translate model outputs into clear, actionable business insights
• Uphold Technical Standards: Write clean, modular, and production-ready code. Actively participate in peer code reviews and contribute to the team’s technical best practices
• Drive Project Delivery: Navigate technical ambiguity within your domain, breaking down complex project requirements into manageable, executable milestones
• Team Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to junior data scientists and analysts, helping them troubleshoot roadblocks and adopt best practices

Benefits

• Generous PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it - including generous parental leave
• Full healthcare: High-coverage medical, dental & vision coverage for individuals and families
• Retirement planning: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan including contribution matching
• Work from anywhere: We are a remote-first company, so you can work from anywhere you like in the uS
• Robust compensation: We offer competitive salary bands and stock options
• Employee discount: Employees can take advantage of product discounts
• Utility stipend: A extra $75 each month to cover extra cell phone, internet, or data usage
• Spending accounts: Options for additional HSA and FSA plans to help toward healthcare costs

5+ years of applied experience in Data Science or ML Engineering, with a track record of delivering production-ready models that drive measurable business valueEducation: BS, MS, or equivalent experience in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Economics, CS, Applied Math, etc.)Communication: Excellent ability to explain technical concepts, model limitations, and analytical findings to non-technical stakeholdersAnalytical Problem Solving: Strong ability to connect technical metrics to business outcomes. You know how to choose the right algorithm for the right problem rather than just the most complex oneEngineering Rigor: Proven ability to build for production. Experience working in cloud-based environments (AWS or GCP) and familiarity with CI/CD workflows, version control (Git), and ML Ops principlesTechnical Proficiency: Strong expertise in Python and SQL. Deep familiarity with the Python data stack (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and standard ML frameworks (such as PyTorch, XGBoost, or LightGBM)Causal Inference: Designing robust experiments (e.g., quasi-experiments, difference-Optimization: Building engines for marketing spend, inventory management, or resource allocation0-to-1 Execution: Experience taking the very first machine learning models in an organization from exploratory notebooks to reliable, automated production pipelinesCustomer Behavior & Propensity Modeling: Building predictive models for churn, propensity-to-buy, lead scoring, or lifetime value (LTV) to directly drive targeted marketing and product interventionsAdvanced Business ML (Experience in 1-2 of the following):Applied Forecasting: Time-series forecasting, anomaly detection, or handling non-stationary data for demand or revenue planningWe are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging.