Senior Data Scientist

2024-08-08
USA
Zora
About Us
ZORA is a group of individuals working towards a new paradigm for creators by enabling the creation, curation, and collection of NFTs. We believe that by enabling a more equitable system for creators and communities, we will fundamentally rediscover the power of the internet.
We’re working tirelessly to make ZORA available to as many creators as possible. Our mission is to build a new creator and community-owned economy.
Who we're looking for
We're seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our Growth team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making and strategy for our product's growth initiatives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop insights, build models, and implement solutions that directly impact user acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of frameworks and metrics to quantify and track the health of our growth ecosystem
Conduct deep strategic analyses and opportunity sizing to address complex growth questions that drive long-term user engagement
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop data-driven recommendations for improving onboarding funnels, retention, and deeper engagement across the app
Partner with marketing teams to analyze and optimize user acquisition strategies, providing insights to improve channel effectiveness and user quality
Design and apply causal inference techniques to rigorously evaluate the impact of growth initiatives and inform strategic decisions
Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our data infrastructure and pipelines
Help bolster our experimentation platform and oversee A/B testing processes
Establish and promote data science best practices and methodologies within the organization
Support various teams with data-driven insights and foster a culture of data literacy

Requirements

4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, primarily on Growth teams or initiatives
Strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and/or causal inference to guide decision making at all steps in the growth funnel
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools like Hex
Experience with experimentation and A/B testing methodologies
Familiarity with growth metrics in mobile and/or consumer social products
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in fast-paced, startup environments
Knowledge of user behavior modeling and predictive analytics