Lead Data Scientist

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Thumbtack

📍Remote - Canada

Summary

Join Thumbtack's Business Analytics team as a Lead Data Scientist and drive insights and action across the marketplace. You will be responsible for defining, monitoring, and reporting key metrics, leading business performance analysis, conducting deep-dive analyses, supporting revenue forecasting, and partnering with cross-functional teams. This role focuses on marketplace conversion and monetization, requiring strong analytical skills, experience with large datasets, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a virtual-first work model with various benefits and perks. Thumbtack is committed to building a world-class team and fostering a data-driven culture.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree, preferably in Economics, Business, Math, Statistics, or Computer Science
  • 6+ years of experience in a highly analytical role, preferably in tech
  • Proficiency using SQL & Python/R to analyze large data sets
  • Exemplary analytical problem solving skills, including solid statistics foundation, strong business judgment, ability to navigate ambiguity, and the ability to identify and synthesize insights from analysis
  • Ability to work with company executives to understand the company’s business needs and drive decisions
  • Strong communicator, attentive listener, and compelling explainer

Responsibilities

  • Define, monitor, and report on the key metrics that measure Thumbtack’s success
  • Lead business performance analysis and reporting to inform leadership of emerging risks and opportunities
  • Conduct deep dive analysis to answer key questions that are critical to Thumbtack’s future strategy
  • Support and improve company revenue forecasting model, and forecasting/planning process
  • Partner effectively with teams across the company, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, as well as Thumbtack’s leadership team
  • Contribute to our team and company data culture through peer collaboration, training, coaching, and more

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a marketplace business
  • Experience with revenue modeling & forecasting in a public company

Benefits

  • Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
  • 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
  • Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco
  • WiFi reimbursements
  • Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
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