Senior Data Scientist San Francisco, CA

About the role

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join the Experiment team at Amplitude. You will be part of a dynamic team of product managers, engineers, and designers dedicated to helping businesses improve their products through data and experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models to analyze and optimize user experiences.
• Conduct causal effects modeling and heterogeneous treatment effects analysis.
• Analyze experiments with social network effects, such as difference in differences and synthetic control methods.
• Utilize time series modeling and Bayesian hypothesis testing to inform decision-making.
• Understand and apply machine learning and data mining algorithms on distributed platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement solutions for product analytics and user behavior modeling.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields with extensive research/project experience.
• Broad experience building and using data pipelines in various data warehouse environments.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• In-depth experience with Spark/Hadoop.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on experimentation and digital product optimization.
• Experience working with experimentation products and a strong understanding of the experimentation space.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers as a trusted advisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced statistical methodologies and customers who are looking to learn from an expert on experimentation best practices.
• Passionate about innovation, strategic impact, and customer success.

Skills

• Expertise in machine learning for experimentation, including causal effects modeling, heterogeneous treatment effects analysis, and time series modeling.
• Experience with Bayesian hypothesis testing and B2B experimentation.
• Ability to work with distributed platforms to solve real-world product analytics and user behavior modeling problems.

Benefits

Amplitude offers competitive pay and benefits packages, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance coverages with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 1% of your eligible pay each pay period up to $2,000 annually.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more.
• Generous stipends for wellness, commuting, learning and development, new hire home office equipment, and charitable giving.
• Parental benefits, including 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, and Back-up Child Care support.
• Mental health and wellness benefits, including no-cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy sessions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $286,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission), depending on location.

Schedule

Our ideal candidate is available full-time.