Descript is looking to scale its business and strengthen its data-informed decision making culture.
Requirements
- Fluency in SQL
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or R
- Strong grasp of statistical analysis, experimentation, and causal inference
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of user acquisition and activation through deep understanding of the space and strong thought partnership with Marketing and Product leads
- Proactively identify growth opportunities and influence growth strategy through in-depth analysis and actionable insights
- Define and own core success metrics, perform opportunity sizing, make sure teams are focused on the most impactful work, and hold a high bar for execution
- Evolve our data culture, set the best practices so the teams move fast and slow as needed while maximizing learning
Other
- 5+ years of experience in a Product Data Scientist or similar role within high-growth tech companies, with 3+ years working on a growth-focused team
- Strong product and business intuition to identify opportunities and guide strategy in complex, fast-evolving environments
- Strong sense of ownership and a bias toward action — you’re proactive, self-starting, and take initiative to drive impact
- A growth mindset and intellectual curiosity — you ask the right questions, seek clarity in ambiguity, and are eager to learn and iterate
- Exceptional communication skills — you go beyond the numbers to craft compelling, actionable narratives that influence decisions
- A collaborative approach: you work well across disciplines, and build trusted relationships with cross-functional partners
- Prior experience at a fast-growing creative tool startup is a plus
- Generous healthcare package, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time
- Ability to join us at the office when needed
