Data Scientist

About the role

Forward Networks is seeking a pragmatic, end-to-end Data Scientist to join our team. This role is high-impact and high-agency, reporting directly to the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other teams (Sales, Finance, Product, Marketing, and more) to translate problems and needs into action-oriented data solutions
• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines for reliable ingestion and transformation
• Rapidly prototype and iterate using AI coding tools to accelerate development and reduce toil
• Drive rigor and best practices, with a focus on data quality, consistency, and transparency
• Develop and deploy statistical models and machine learning, where appropriate
• Build clear, decision-oriented visualizations and dashboards for stakeholders across multiple departments
• Own selected production data systems: selection, orchestration, monitoring, and tuning
• Communicate and shepherd key data results and analysis to executives

Requirements

• Experience with B2B SaaS-relevant data, including Salesforce and financial metrics
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups
• Ownership mindset and ability to deliver end-to-end outcomes independently; must be a "startup type"
• Demonstrated ability to design data pipelines and work with imperfect, evolving data sources
• Sharp attention to data quality, including validation, anomaly detection, and root-cause analysis of inconsistencies
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with modern data stack tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Spark, or equivalents) a plus
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, or similar)
• Some familiarity with infrastructure and related setup (databases, data warehouses, VMs)
• Knowledge of core machine learning concepts and when to apply them pragmatically

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Proven track record of delivering impactful data-driven solutions

Skills

• Python programming
• SQL database management
• Data pipeline design and maintenance
• Machine learning and statistical modeling
• Data visualization and dashboard creation
• Infrastructure setup and management

Benefits

Forward Networks offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $190,000, commensurate with experience. Health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements are also provided.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is between $170,000 and $190,000. Base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Full-time position based in the Bay Area, with flexibility for the right remote candidate.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements are also provided.