Senior Data Scientist at Thrive Market

ABOUT THRIVE MARKET 

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy and sustainable products at member-only prices, while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day, we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our over 1,000,000+ members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We recently reached a significant milestone by becoming a Certified B Corporation, making us the largest grocer to earn this coveted qualification.

Our team is growing, this time Thrive Market is seeking to add a Senior Data Scientist to our Platform Engineering team. This is a business-critical role where you will have the opportunity to build data science the way you think it's intended for our subscribers needs. 

At Thrive Market, we've created a transparent, data-centric environment from the beginning and we'll need your help applying algorithms, machine learning, and other tools across our business departments. Such as engineering, marketing, merchandising, and operations to unlock our full potential.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilize advanced statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and predictive modeling to analyze large datasets and uncover patterns, trends, and insights related to customer behavior, purchase patterns, user experience, and product performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and opportunities, and develop data-driven solutions to optimize key metrics such as conversion rates, customer lifetime value, retention, and revenue generation.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other teams to translate business problems into analytical projects, provide guidance on data collection and infrastructure, and ensure effective implementation of data-driven solutions.
Stay abreast of the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and ecommerce trends, and identify opportunities for innovation and application within the organization.
Work with cross-functional teams to build and productionalize predictive ML models to drive revenue through improved personalization and discovery e.g. recommenders, search, etc. 



QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of experience in data science, statistical modeling, and machine learning, preferably in the ecommerce domain
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or R, and proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization using relevant libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, seaborn)
Strong understanding of online advertising, A/B testing, cohort analysis, conversion optimization, customer segmentation, etc.
Experience with supervised and unsupervised data mining algorithms like deep learning, support vector machines, boosting, LDA, and logistic regression, etc.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, clustering, decision trees, random forests, neural networks)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex and unstructured datasets, and derive actionable insights
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and translate business requirements into analytical projects
Proven track record of delivering data-driven solutions and driving business impact through data analysis in an e-commerce or similar industry
Experience in a startup environment is a plus!
Good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills - we work cohesively and want to bring in folks who seek to drive unity
Ability to independently lead and execute projects
Curious, hungry, proactive, results-oriented, data-driven, and thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments 



BELONG TO A BETTER COMPANY:

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
401k plan
Flexible Paid Time Off
Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
Stocked kitchen in our Thrive Market Home Office with Thrive Market products
Dog-Friendly Office
Yoga, meditation and other weekly events for mindfulness
Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
Free Thrive Market membership and discount on private label products
Casual atmosphere and great people to work with

We're a community of more than 1 Million + members who are united by a singular belief: It should be easy to find better products, support better brands, make better choices, and build a better world in the process.

Feeling intimidated or hesitant about applying because you don’t meet every requirement?  Studies prove that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they do not meet every single qualification. At Thrive Market, we believe in building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture. If you are excited about this role along with our mission and values, we sincerely encourage you to apply anyways! As the great Los Angeles King Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Take the shot! 

Thrive Market is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer

At Thrive Market, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative, at all job levels, of the members we serve and the communities we operate in. We’re proud to be an inclusive company and an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you’re thinking about joining our team, we expect that you would agree!

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at eoe@thrivemarket.com and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Ensure your Thrive Market job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Thrive Market never seeks payment from job applicants. Thrive Market recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @thrivemarket.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.thrivemarket.com.

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JOB INFORMATION:

Compensation Description - The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000/Per Year. 
Compensation may  vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a  candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and geographic location. 
Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health & Wellness Benefits, Flexible PTO, and more! 


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