Senior Data Scientist

Summary

Join Ontra, a leading AI legal tech company, as a Senior Data Scientist! You will leverage machine learning and data science to build innovative products, improve operational efficiency, and uncover transformative insights. This role involves stakeholder engagement, data-driven problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You'll need 7+ years of data science experience, mastery of SQL and Python, and strong communication skills. Ontra offers a remote-first work environment, competitive compensation, equity grants, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, parental leave, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities. We are currently hiring candidates based in the United States only.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data science, particularly supporting product managers and being embedded within cross-functional teams
• Mastery of SQL and Python, with vast experience in data wrangling and working with loosely structured data. Strong interest and expertise in AI and NLP are crucial
• Demonstrated track record of delivering tangible impact through data analytics and modeling. A high ownership mentality with an entrepreneurial mindset, driven to ideate and seize opportunities
• Effective communicator who thrives as an empathetic and collaborative teammate. Committed to continuous learning and displays agility in adapting to evolving challenges

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships through active research, listening to understand the problems that products and business units aim to solve
• Leverage technical skills to identify areas where data can solve business problems, such as assessing new product opportunities and collaborating with the Machine Learning team to develop MVPs
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout all data science initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the broader Data team to ideate and co-develop innovative solutions, driving efficiency and scalability in our products
• Engage in the development and enhancement of emerging products, applying machine learning and data science expertise effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scaling companies is advantageous
• Familiarity with professional services (finance, law, compliance) and B2B SaaS is a plus

Benefits

• Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in SF, NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
• Paid flexible time off policy
• Paid parental leave and benefits
• Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
• Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts, department budgets for professional development, and robust onboarding program
• Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance