Senior Data Scientist II, Algorithm

In a world where many social apps measure their success by time spent online, Raya is a technology company focused on providing utility. Our iOS only app is a tool for discovery of and access to exciting people, events, opportunities and recommendations globally. We believe that by marrying great software with a membership-based community built around core values of trust, creativity, and reciprocity, we can provide solutions that have heretofore been impossible.

Raya is looking for a Senior Data Scientist 2 to generate actionable insights driving better recommendations for our members. This role will be reporting into the Analytics team and closely partnering with the Machine Learning and Product teams. Early projects include estimating the impact of algorithm changes, and designing and analyzing experiments with potential interaction effects. 

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of working experience in a Data Science role, with experience in analyzing productionized ML models or algorithms, running well-designed experiments, and building analytical/ML models to uncover key business drivers in Python. Proficiency in building data transformations in DBT or Airflow is a big plus. Success in this role will require product curiosity and sharp business acumen.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, or equivalent) or highly relevant industry experience
• 4+ years of experience working in a data science role focusing on predictive analytics and/or personalization for a B2C tech company (dating, gaming, social media)
• Expert in manipulating data in Python and proficient in building models such as ARIMA, regressions, xgboost and Random Forest
• Expert in SQL
• Strong knowledge in statistics 
• Familiarity with data transformation tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow)
• Strong in proactive verbal and written communication and presentation skills, ability to convey rigorous statistical concepts to non-experts
• Good business instincts with an ability to prioritize their team’s work against the highest impact areas
• Natural curiosity for exploring data. When a loose thread emerges, you’re inclined to pull on it
• Accountability and delivery. When you commit to something, you always deliver.
• This is a fully remote position. The company largely operates on West Coast time.

We offer comprehensive medical and dental coverage, $50 a day food delivery budget, equity based employment, a great culture, learning opportunities, unlimited vacation, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and we pay all employees $1,000 a year to go somewhere in the world that they’ve never been because of our values of human connection, empathy, and curiosity. You can see more at the bottom of our careers page: https://careers.rayatheapp.com/