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Data Scientist – Search
Location
California
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$175K - $234K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Data Scientist – Search
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• Design and develop algorithms and models to optimize Search relevance, retrieval, and ranking • Experiment design: ensure we run experiments efficiently • Develop and share key strategic insights through data analysis • Build scalable metrics and dashboards to track Search performance • Partner with cross-functional teams to support product development efforts • Care deeply about data quality
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant Data Science experience
- Direct experience working on a Search, recommendations, or information retrieval product
- Innate curiosity around finding meaningful insights
- Working knowledge of ML models
- Strong working knowledge of experimentation
- Expert knowledge of SQL and Python, including common scientific computing packages and data science tools
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
- health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option
- OneMedical membership for concierge care
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