Amplitude

Senior Data Scientist

Amplitude$211K — $316K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
  • Extensive project experience in data science and experimentation.
  • Proven experience developing and using data pipelines in various data warehouse environments.
  • Proficient in Python and SQL.
  • Deep knowledge of Spark/Hadoop with relevant experience.
  • At least 2 years of prior work experience as a Data Scientist with a focus on experimentation.
  • Strong communication skills for customer engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and model causal effects and heterogeneous treatment outcomes.
  • Conduct experiments assessing social network effects.
  • Develop time series models for enhanced analytics.
  • Implement Bayesian hypothesis testing frameworks.
  • Support teams in executing effective experimentation strategies.
  • Innovate and apply machine learning algorithms for product analytics.
  • Utilize data mining techniques to understand user behavior.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid premiums for select plans.
  • 401(k) plan with an employer match up to $2,000 annually.
  • Flexible time off and additional paid holidays.
  • Generous stipends for wellness, commuting, learning, and office equipment.
  • Parental benefits including 12 weeks of paid leave and fertility support.
  • Access to mental health services and therapy sessions for employees.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
Full Job Description
About The Role & Team

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join the Experiment team within Amplitude. You will be part of a passionate group of product managers, engineers and designers who are working to help modern businesses transform their products through data and experimentation. As a Data Scientist, you have a unique opportunity to deeply influence the product with your knowledge and views on advanced statistical methodologies and customers who are looking to learn from an expert on experimentation best practice.

Our ambitious machine learning for experimentation agenda includes but is not limited to:
  • Causal effects modeling or heterogeneous treatment effects analysis
  • Analyzing experiments that have social network effects (ex: difference in differences, Switchback, Synthetic Control)
  • Time Series modeling
  • Bayesian hypothesis testing
  • Understanding how teams run experiments
  • B2B Experimentation
  • Innovating and implementing machine learning and data mining algorithms on distributed platforms to solve real-world product analytics and user behavior modeling problems.

You'll be a great addition to the team if you have:
  • A masters or Ph.D. degree in computer science, mathematics or related areas with extensive research/project experience in data science, experimentation, digital product optimization, math, statistics, etc.
  • Have built and extensively used data pipelines in a variety of data warehouse environments.
  • Proficiency with Python and SQL
  • In-depth experience with Spark/Hadoop
  • Has 2+ years of experience working as a Data Scientist in the past and is familiar with the Experimentation space, including hands-on experience using experimentation products
  • Are interested and comfortable communicating with customers as a trusted advisor

We care about the well-being of our team: We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers.

Some of our benefit programs include:
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical, Dental, Vision on select plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 1% of your eligible pay each pay period up to $2,000 annually
  • Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more
  • Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that's wellness (monthly), commuter transit/parking (monthly), learning and development (quarterly), new hire home office equipment, and much more
  • Excellent Parental benefits including: 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support
  • Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy sessions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Based on Colorado law, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Colorado. Colorado range: $190,000 - $286,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Based on legislation in New York City, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in New York City. New York City salary range: $211,000 - $316,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $211,000 - $316,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in California outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. California salary range: $190,000 - $286,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington state. Washington salary range: $190,000 - $286,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington only: unlimited PTO, 10 to 13 holidays annually (will vary), medical dental and vision PPO and CDHP plans. Finally, a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.

About Amplitude

Amplitude is a San Francisco-based technology company that provides analytics software for businesses. The company's platform allows businesses to track user behavior and analyze data to improve their products and services. Amplitude was founded in 2012 and has since grown to serve over 1,000 customers, including Microsoft, Twitter, and HubSpot. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to analytics, including its use of machine learning and other advanced technologies. Amplitude has also been praised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, including its efforts to increase the representation of women and underrepresented minorities in the tech industry.
Learn more about Amplitude
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Founded
2012
NASDAQ

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