Sr. Data Scientist

Socket.dev; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Equity package

Healthcare plans

401K matching

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Slickdeals is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in San Mateo, CA to shape growth by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing. You will develop frameworks and insights that inform product decisions and growth strategies, translating complex questions into actionable analytics.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data science, strong A/B testing experience with causal inference, and fluency in SQL and Python or R, plus experience with large datasets and data visualization.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Economics, CS, Engineering, Sciences, or other quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist.
• Proven track record with A/B tests using causal inference.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python or R, with large-scale datasets and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to inform product development and growth strategy through data-driven insights.
• Identify opportunities, define success metrics, quantify business challenges, and translate questions into high-impact analytics projects.
• Build scalable measurement frameworks like lifetime value and retention models to evaluate growth initiatives.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

A/B testing

Causal inference

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

MS/PhD in quantitative field

Tools

SQL databases

Python

R

Job description

About Slickdeals

We believe shopping should feel like winning. That’s why 10 million people come to Slickdeals to swap tips, upvote the best finds, and share the thrill of a great deal. Together, our community has saved more than $10 billion over the past 26 years.

We’re profitable, passionate, and in the middle of an exciting evolution, transforming from the internet’s most trusted deal forum into the go to daily shopping destination. If you thrive in a fast moving, collaborative environment where ideas turn into impact fast, you'll fit right in.

The Purpose

Slickdeals is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help shape how we grow by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to deepen our quantitative understanding of what drives user growth. In this role, you'll combine data science, statistics, and causal inference to develop the frameworks and insights that inform product decisions and shape our growth strategy. As a trusted cross‑functional partner, you'll turn complex business questions into actionable insights that help us build products our users love.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to inform product development and growth strategy through data‑driven insights.
• Identify new opportunities, define success metrics, quantify business challenges, and turn open‑ended questions into structured, high‑impact analytics projects.
• Build scalable measurement frameworks, including lifetime value (LTV) and retention models, to evaluate growth initiatives and support data‑driven decision making.
• Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests to evaluate product changes and validate hypotheses using causal inference, machine learning methodologies, and experimentation best practices.
• Develop dashboards and reporting that make key metrics and insights accessible and actionable across the organization.
• Translate complex analyses into clear narratives, recommendations, and data stories that influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams to strengthen the data foundation that supports user growth and experimentation at scale.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Sciences, or another quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Data Scientist role.
• Strong track record designing, executing, and interpreting A/B tests using causal inference methodologies.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python or R, with experience working with large‑scale datasets and data visualization tools.
• Proven experience translating data into actionable recommendations for executives and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and uncover meaningful insights from complex business problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments.

LOCATION

San Mateo, CA

Hybrid schedule visiting San Mateo office three days a week (Tues‑Thurs).

Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks

The expected base pay for this role is between $145,000 - $175,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Exact compensation will be discussed during the interview process and tailored to the candidate's qualifications.

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity package
• Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
• A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
• 401K matching above the industry standard
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Work Authorization

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Slickdeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Slickdeals will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the "Ban the Box" legislation. We may access publicly available information as part of your application.

Slickdeals participates in E-Verify. For more information, refer to E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.

Slickdeals does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.