Data Scientist Customer Analytics at Indigo

We are an international AgTech startup pioneering an ambitious mission in a high-growth industry where agriculture meets technology to solve our toughest climate and economic challenges. Through the use of data-driven insights, natural microbiology, and innovative digital technologies, Indigo Ag is partnering across the supply chain, ultimately cultivating a scalable climate solution and enhanced partner ecosystem that beneficially serves farmers, consumers, and the planet alike.
Our mission is unique, and therefore our teams are too: from multigenerational farming gurus who understand the land as though it were an extension of themselves, to cutting-edge techies on the frontier of innovation, our teams are a reflection of the range of the stakeholders we serve: the Earth, the Farmer, and the Consumer.
As a Data Scientist on our Customer Analytics team you will leverage your knowledge ofadvanced analytics of customer data, as well as your experience writing scalable code to enhance our understanding of Indigo clientele. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, and other Data Scientists and Engineers, you will help the team apply cutting edge statistical methods to complex problems and large datasets, ultimately owning your own production models. This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role on a close-knit team that is dedicated to solving complex and meaningful problems.
 
Responsibilities:

Build a deep understanding of existing systems and data assets; contribute to 
components of in-flight analyses and models
Partner with business stakeholders to understand their pain-points, identify and 
resolve ambiguities, and address those pain-points using data-driven solutions, as 
appropriate
Take ownership of discrete analyses, delivering on challenging deadlines
Independently plan and execute modifications and improvements to existing 
customer analytics predictive models, leading to measurable improvements in 
results
Collaborate with Engineering on scaling/productionizing your work
Serve as an ambassador for the customer-centric data products and insights 
being produced by the Customer Analytics group

   
Competencies:

Comfortable working with messy datasets and in an environment with complex 
and evolving data systems
Strong coding skills, able to contribute to team codebase; write well-documented, 
clean, maintainable code in a collaborative environment
Strong communication skills: ability to translate results of complex analyses into 
interpretable results, both visually and verbally
Strong people skills: ability to understand other’s perspectives and collaborate 
with empathy
Ability to translate theoretical principles learned in an academic setting into a 
professional setting
Proactive and confident in voicing business ideas
Thrives in a fast-paced, growth environment
Hunger to learn

 
Qualifications:

2+ years relevant experience working in industry
Masters or PhD degree with a quantitative focus preferred
Fluent in Python (R also a plus)
Experience with git or a similar version control software
Fluent in PostgreSQL
Practical experience building predictive models
Familiarity with CRM systems preferred
Experience working in AWS  environment preferred
Experience working in an Agile software and/or product development 
environment preferred
Familiarity with geospatial data preferred

 
Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Generous time off
Parental leave
A remote-first organization with flexible work hours
Commuter benefits
401(k) plan

Indigo is committed to living our values, specifically “creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and has opportunities to learn and grow.” As part of living our values, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can be themselves and has an equal opportunity of succeeding.