Babylist is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to own and evolve internal decision support models that influence strategic business decisions at the executive level, driving financial projections, growth strategies, and operational efficiencies.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience building decision-support models such as customer lifetime value, conversion prediction, and retention forecasting
- Expertise in SQL, with experience handling large-scale datasets and complex queries
- Proficiency in Python or R, with a solid background in statistical modeling and advanced analytics
- Experience with orchestration and deployment tools such as Airflow
- Background in dynamic pricing and promotion modeling
- Proven ability to identify high-impact modeling opportunities and secure stakeholder buy-in
- Strong independent work ethic with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Responsibilities
- Own the paid conversion model, continuously improving its accuracy and performance to better predict which signups convert into paying customers
- Lead the deployment of the first version of the customer lifetime value model into production, ensuring its reliability and scalability
- Establish and promote best practices for modeling and data science across the organization
- Develop new modeling initiatives, including enhancements to existing models and the creation of new decision-support tools
- Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to leadership based on data analysis
- Scale modeling capabilities as the organization grows, including mentoring and developing future data science team members
- Partner with leadership on growth projections, strategic planning, and operational improvements
Other
- 5+ years of experience in data science or a related field, with a proven track record of developing and deploying impactful models
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and executives
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to communicate tradeoffs and value effectively to leadership
- Curiosity and willingness to contribute beyond modeling to broader analytics initiatives
- Comprehensive benefits package including company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
