Data Scientist

Summary

Join Upwork's Marketplace Dynamics & Data Science team as a Lead Data Scientist and play a critical role in understanding and optimizing the world’s largest work marketplace. You will leverage your expertise in data science to influence strategic executive-level decisions. This role demands a highly analytical mind with a strong understanding of predictive modeling, causal inference, and experimentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights, build models, and develop recommendations that drive business growth. The position requires a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience in data science, AI/ML, or econometrics. You must be able to communicate data insights effectively and work within US business hours.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Machine Learning, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, or Econometrics with causal inference / predictive modeling
• Succinctly communicate data insights into business context for real world business decisioning
• Build and gain trust with relationships to drive decisions in a consensus manner
• Operate, lead and influence in an agile startup environment and high-performing team
• Able to work during US business hours

Responsibilities

• Work with large datasets to model marketplace dynamics with econometric and data science foundations
• Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining
• Generate insights on business opportunities arising from AI, macroeconomic shifts, and marketplace liquidity
• Partner cross-functionally with Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Product, and Engineering