Data Scientist II
Russell Tobin · San Diego, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$83–$88/hrFull-time
About the role
Data Scientist II opportunity in San Diego, CA on a hybrid onsite schedule. This is a 12+ month contract with possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Formulate data-backed strategies that will drive step-function growth for the business and increase customer benefit
- Generate hypotheses grounded in customer behavior, industry trends, and external market factors
- Design and interpret complex experiments beyond traditional A/B testing methods
- Build reusable and scalable analytics solutions with a focus on efficiency and avoiding duplication of work
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in data science or product analytics (preferably in fintech), with a strong foundation in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and experimentation
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence decisionmakers and build consensus with teams
- Quick learner, adaptable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Preferred skills
- Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in visualization tools such as Qlik, Quicksight, Tableau, Plotly Dash
- Strong analytical and modeling skills using Python (for its rich suite of statistical and modeling libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, etc.)
- Experience with Causal inference techniques such as propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, and synthetic control methods
- Experience with Generative AI and other evolving technologies to accelerate insights from multi-modal data
Education
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field required.
Pay
$83.00 - 88/hour DOE
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
- Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
- 401(k)-retirement savings
- Life & disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Identity theft protection
- Legal support
- Auto and home insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employee discounts with preferred vendors