The Purpose:Slickdeals is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help shape how we grow by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to deepen our quantitative understanding of what drives user growth. In this role, you'll combine data science, statistics, and causal inference to develop the frameworks and insights that inform product decisions and shape our growth strategy. As a trusted cross functional partner, you'll turn complex business questions into actionable insights that help us build products our users love.
What You'll Do:- Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to inform product development and growth strategy through data driven insights.
- Identify new opportunities, define success metrics, quantify business challenges, and turn open ended questions into structured, high impact analytics projects.
- Build scalable measurement frameworks, including lifetime value (LTV) and retention models, to evaluate growth initiatives and support data driven decision making.
- Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests to evaluate product changes and validate hypotheses using causal inference, machine learning methodologies, and experimentation best practices.
- Develop dashboards and reporting that make key metrics and insights accessible and actionable across the organization.
- Translate complex analyses into clear narratives, recommendations, and data stories that influence both technical and non technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate across teams to strengthen the data foundation that supports user growth and experimentation at scale.
What We're Looking For:- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Sciences, or another quantitative field.
- 5+ years of experience in a Data Scientist role.
- Strong track record designing, executing, and interpreting A/B tests using causal inference methodologies.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python or R, with experience working with large scale datasets and data visualization tools.
- Proven experience translating data into actionable recommendations for executives and cross functional teams.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and uncover meaningful insights from complex business problems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in fast paced, cross functional environments.
LOCATION: San Mateo, CAHybrid schedule visiting San Mateo office three days a week (Tues-Thurs).
Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks:The expected base pay for this role is between $145,000 - $175,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Exact compensation will be discussed during the interview process and tailored to the candidate's qualifications.
- Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity package
- Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
- A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
- 401K matching above the industry standard
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program
Work AuthorizationCandidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
