Product Data Scientist
About The Position
Propel is on a mission to build technology that strengthens the social safety net. We’re a passionate team of ~100 Propellers who envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive. The Role We’re looking for a results-oriented Product Data Scientist to help drive decisions on our core product, including our marketplace, to generate business impact and have a positive impact on our users’ lives. The role will consist of A/B testing, personalization, business analytics, and deeper research to inform major company decisions. An ideal candidate would have strong data intuition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to execute fluently in both SQL and Python.
Requirements
- 5+ years of startup experience
- Fluency in SQL and either Python or R
- Experience leading research efforts on product and system opportunities
- Exceptional skills at converting questions into data analysis and insight, with just the right level of complexity.
- Quantitative mindset, strong at working with probability distributions, causal inference, cost-benefit analysis.
- Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguity
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topics
- Eagerness to learn new techniques, strong prioritization skills
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of our users
Nice To Haves
- Experience writing production machine learning systems
- Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8
Responsibilities
- Contribute to software systems used by millions of low-income Americans
- Drive change through impactful data analysis and investigations
- Maintain reliable data pipelines to ensure trustworthy data.
- Work with product teams, starting with the marketplace team, but also potentially including the government benefits team, marketing, and growth.
- Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.
Benefits
- Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of mission
- Remote-friendly work environment with a dog-friendly office in Downtown Brooklyn. The team meets in-person for optional retreats.
- 20 Days of PTO
- 4% 401K match
- $10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options
- A strong equity package that reflects the leveling and anticipated impact of this role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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