TaskRabbit

Staff Data Scientist

TaskRabbit$170K — $225K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS or Ph.D. in a quantitative field
  • Minimum of 7 years industry experience in data science
  • Strong experience with advanced experimentation and statistical modeling
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong business acumen specifically in commerce/risk domain
  • Expert in SQL and experienced in Python
  • Ability to communicate complex data findings to executive audience

Responsibilities

  • Define high-impact analytical problems with stakeholders in Product and Commercial Operations
  • Perform analytical deep dives to identify strategic growth opportunities
  • Collaborate to define and measure success metrics for new features and products
  • Conduct advanced experimentation to optimize product features
  • Lead central Data Science initiatives, such as building data agents
  • Foster a data-driven culture by advocating best practices in data analysis

Benefits

  • Employer-paid health insurance
  • 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Generous flexible time off including 2 company-wide closure weeks
  • Taskrabbit product stipends
  • Wellness, productivity, and education stipends
  • IKEA discounts
  • Reproductive health support
Full Job Description
Prior to applying please note:
  • We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position (including H-1B, OPT, F1, CPT or other employment-based visas). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
  • This role is hybrid requiring 2 days in office at our San Francisco hub every Tuesday & Wednesday (located at 130 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA).
About the Role

Data Science plays a crucial role in driving impact at Taskrabbit. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Data Scientist to join us, working closely with cross-functional teams from Product teams and occasionally Commercial Operations to provide data-driven insights and solutions that enhance our products and accelerate growth while minimizing marketplace losses.
What you will work on
  • Be a strategic thought partner with stakeholders in Product and occasionally Commercial Operations to define high-impact analytical problems, and solve them using different analytical and statistical approaches. Present actionable insights in a clear and compelling manner.
    Proactively perform analytical deep dives to identify strategic growth opportunities in key business levers with a focus on Product
    Collaborate with stakeholders to define and measure success metrics for new features and products, conduct advanced experimentation and causal inference to optimize product features and user experiences
    Lead central Data Science initiatives, e.g. experimentation system, building data agents, influencing eventing systems, etc.
    Foster a data-driven culture within the organization by advocating for best practices in data analysis and interpretation.
Who you are
  • BS, MS or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, or related field).
  • A minimum of 7 years industry experience in data science
  • Strong and relevant experience with advanced experimentation and statistical modeling
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking skills, especially in a commerce/risk domain
  • Expert in SQL, experienced in Python, and familiar with data pipeline tooling (e.g. dbt) and git. Bonus points for experience in productionizing ML models and familiarity with ML Ops.
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive your own projects end-to-end with a track record of landing strong business impact
  • Ability to communicate complex data findings in a clear and concise manner to an executive audience.
Compensation & Benefits:

At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent, and equitable. Total compensation consists of base pay + bonus + benefits + perks.

The base pay range for this position is $170,000 - $225,000. This range is representative of base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, geography, and level.

You'll love working here because:
  • Taskrabbit is a Hybrid Company. We value flexibility and choice but also stay committed to regular in-person connection.
  • The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams -- people you can be proud to work with!
  • The Diverse Culture. We believe that we make better decisions when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Women make up half of our leadership team and our diversity representation is above that of the tech industry average.
  • The Perks. Taskrabbit offers our employees with employer-paid health insurance and a 401k match with immediate vesting for our US based employees. We offer all of our global employees generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks, Taskrabbit product stipends, wellness + productivity + education stipends, IKEA discounts, reproductive health support, and more. Benefits vary by country of employment.

About TaskRabbit

TaskRabbit is an online and mobile marketplace that connects people with local freelancers for tasks such as cleaning, moving, and handyman work. The company was founded in 2008 and has since expanded to several cities across the United States and Europe. TaskRabbit was acquired by IKEA in 2017 and has continued to operate as a standalone company. The platform has been praised for its convenience and ease of use, and has won several awards for its innovation.
Learn more about TaskRabbit
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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