Salary: $100 - $150k
The above pay range reflects what Leap Theory reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level.
Leap Theory, LLC is an already profitable, fast growing, 7 year old advertising technology firm that serves as a robust resource for companies in the financial services industry. It was founded by people looking to build a better workplace. Four things drive us: ethics, continuous improvement, gratitude, and teamwork. Yes, we aim for top performance in our industry, but HOW we get there matters more. We understand your time is important. Who you spend it with is important. What you apply your talents to is important. Thanks for considering applying your time and talents to our company and learning what makes us - we believe - very different from other high performance tech companies.
We are expanding our services and looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist with backend experience to join our team. As a Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development of our intelligent, data-driven backbone infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
A successful Data Scientist will:
- Develop end-to-end models using automated data pipelines from our cloud data warehouses.
- Evaluate business opportunities through analysis of internal dashboards and collaborate with executives to design and implement A/B tests for portfolio optimization.
- Effectively communicate business objectives and solutions to executives and collaborate closely with technical peers.
- Work in conjunction with the tech team to enhance data infrastructure and streamline workflows.
- Evaluate situations proactively and identify opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes. You are self-motivated, take initiative, and work effectively without constant direction.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in end-to-end model development and deployment with automated data pipelines.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing A/B tests, including multi-target metric analysis.
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- Strong programming skills with hands-on production experience in Python. Experience with PHP or similar languages is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
- Proficiency in SQL.
Join our talented team and be a driving force behind the growth and success of Leap Theory. Apply today!
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