Senior Data Scientist

The job overview for this position is that Realtor.com is seeking data and analytical professionals to join their Data Analytics team. The team is responsible for processing and analyzing large amounts of data to provide insights and recommendations to the Finance and Revenue organizations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, statistical analysis, and programming, and will be able to effectively communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences. This role offers the opportunity to work with a comprehensive and accurate real estate database to make the home-buying experience easier and more rewarding for consumers.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Finance and Revenue organizations to identify business problems and opportunities where data science can add value
• Utilize advanced statistical learning and mathematical techniques to drive insights and translate them into strategic recommendations for stakeholders in the Finance and Revenue organizations
• Lead and guide the team in designing experiments, conducting A/B tests, and performing statistical analysis to drive actionable insights
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines, data integration, and data visualization tools to streamline the data science workflow
• Partner closely with Machine Learning Engineering teams to collectively enhance pricing, inventory, and operational processes

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a related quantitative field
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role with a strong track record of delivering impactful data-driven solutions
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and related data analysis libraries (e.g. Pandas, NumPy, etc.)
• Expertise in data visualization to effectively communicate complex findings
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and experimental design
• Strategic mindset that enables one to learn how the Finance and Revenue organizations operate, understand their pain points and opportunities and deliver data-driven recommendations that drive business value
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate complex information and strategies to non-technical audiences.

• Comprehensive and accurate coverage of real estate listings
• Engaged users across all online real estate portals
• Mission to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone
• Opportunity to work with a team that processes and analyzes terabytes of data every day
• Empowerment to provide consumers with up-to-date information on properties
• Help consumers find their dream homes in the least amount of time
• Match consumers with the most suitable realtor to meet their unique needs
• Opportunity to lead and guide a team in designing experiments and conducting A/B tests
• Contribution to the development and maintenance of data pipelines and data visualization tools
• Collaboration with stakeholders across the Finance and Revenue organizations
• Utilization of advanced statistical learning and mathematical techniques
• Opportunity to enhance pricing, inventory, and operational processes through partnership with Machine Learning Engineering teams
• Competitive compensation offers with flexibility in structuring
• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Equal Opportunity Employer with reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals.