Data Scientist

Profound

$140K — $260K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in advanced analytics within technology, marketing, or advertising.
  • Proficient in Python, R, and SQL for data analysis and querying.
  • Expertise in data sampling methods like stratified sampling and bootstrapping.
  • Strong predictive modeling skills and familiarity with machine learning techniques.
  • In-depth understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their practical applications.
  • Enthusiasm for current AI research trends and advancements in multi-modal AI.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup culture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop predictive models to analyze AI-driven search behaviors.
  • Design innovative sampling and data classification techniques for brand insights.
  • Use LLMs and NLP to derive insights from unstructured text data.
  • Handle large datasets with efficiency in querying, cleaning, and classification.
  • Implement A/B testing frameworks to assess the impact of different strategies.
  • Collaborate with the founding team to translate data insights into actionable strategies.

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship available for qualified international applicants.
  • Equity options as part of the total compensation package.
  • Comprehensive benefits and perks aimed at supporting employee well-being.
Full Job Description
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• New York, New York • San Francisco, California
• In-office

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As a Data Scientist, you will map every human and AI interaction to help brands turn AIs into their strongest advocates. You will build predictive models, develop sampling techniques, and optimize brand visibility in AI-driven search, such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. Your work will directly impact how businesses shape their presence in the generative AI era.

What you'll do
  • Develop and refine predictive models to analyze and forecast AI-driven search behavior
  • Design sampling and data classification techniques to improve AI-driven brand insights
  • Leverage LLMs and NLP to extract meaningful insights from unstructured text data
  • Work with large datasets, ensuring efficiency in querying, cleaning, and classification
  • Design and conduct A/B tests or other experimentation frameworks to measure impact
  • Collaborate with the founding team to turn complex data insights into actionable business strategies


Who you are
  • 3 or more years of advanced analytics experience in technology, marketing, or advertising
  • Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with hands-on experience querying and analyzing large datasets
  • Expertise in data sampling techniques, including stratified sampling, bootstrapping, and extrapolation
  • Strong background in predictive modeling and applying machine learning techniques to estimate event frequency
  • Deep understanding of large language models, their limitations, and real-world applications
  • Passionate about staying on top of AI research, especially in multi-modal AI and LLM advancements
  • Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment


Location

This is an on-site role based in our NYC or SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.

For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF). Comp may vary by location. Profound's total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.

Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam.

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