Senior Data Scientist, Growth

Root Inc.

$157K — $189K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of analytics experience
  • Master's degree in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
  • Experience developing data-driven marketing strategies on DSPs like The Trade Desk, DV360, or Meta
  • Ability to create and deploy machine learning targeting models
  • Experience designing and implementing A/B tests
  • Proficient in modern programming packages in Python or R
  • Familiarity with AWS utilities, including EC2, SageMaker, S3, or Athena
  • Experience using version control (e.g. Git)
  • Comfortable working with databases and SQL

Responsibilities

  • Test and enhance marketing strategies across distribution channels
  • Expand Root's direct marketing portfolio from R&D to production
  • Rapidly prototype and iterate on new mid-upper funnel marketing strategies
  • Design cost-efficient A/B tests for rigorous campaign measurement
  • Communicate research results clearly to drive action from leaders and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Telecommuting permitted within the U.S.
  • Flexible work location policies
  • Less than 5% domestic travel required for training/conferences
  • Engaging interview process with on-camera requirement
  • Supportive company culture with emphasis on communication
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Test, maintain, and enhance our marketing strategies across numerous distribution channels. Expand and diversify Root's direct marketing portfolio by shepherding new mid-upper funnel channels from R&D to production. Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on novel marketing strategies in the mid and upper funnel. Design time- and cost-efficient A/B tests that enable rigorous measurement of the incremental profit impact of marketing campaigns. Deliver clear and prompt communication of research results that drive action to leaders and stakeholders.

Telecommuting is permitted within the U.S.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST

Salary Range: $157,500 - $189,000 per year

Root is a "work where it works best" company. Meaning we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US. We will continue to have our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Less than 5% domestic travel required to Columbus, OH for company training/conference events.

What You Will Need to Succeed

  • 3 years of experience in Analytics
  • Master's degree in Analytics Data Science or closely related field
  • Developing targeted, data-driven marketing strategies and deploying them on DSPs such as The Trade Desk, DV360, or Meta.
  • Create and deploy machine learning targeting models for social, video, display, and/or email campaigns.
  • Design and implement A/B tests to measure the incremental lift of new campaigns.
  • Experience using modern packages in Python or R.
  • Experience with AWS utilities or EC2, or SageMaker, or S3, or Athena.
  • Utilize version control (e.g. Git).
  • Experience in databases and SQL.


As part of Root's interview process, we kindly ask that all candidates be on camera for virtual interviews. This helps us create a more personal and engaging experience for both you and our interviewers. Being on camera is a standard requirement for our process and part of how we assess fit and communication style, so we do require it to move forward with any applicant's candidacy. If you have any concerns, feel free to let us know once you are contacted. We're happy to talk it through.

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