Lead Data Scientist, Product

San Franciscofull timeRemote

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$200k–$250k

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Descript The Lead Data Scientist, Product at Descript leads growth strategy and experimentation culture by conducting in-depth product analysis and building self-service analytics. This role collaborates closely with product and engineering teams to drive activation, engagement, and monetization.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis to shape product PLG motion and B2B strategy.
Develop deep understanding of the product ecosystem and identify opportunities to drive activation, engagement, and monetization through actionable insights.
Leveraging AI tools to build and maintain self-service analytics enabling stakeholders to access reliable metrics, size opportunities, design experiments, and interpret results independently.
Improve execution rigor of product teams by owning success metrics and opportunity sizing.
Brain buddy with product and engineering teams for day-to-day experiment design, deployment, and analysis. Provide creative solutions for tricky experimentation scenarios.
Evolve experimentation culture and practices within the company.
5–8 years of experience in a Data Scientist or similar role.
3+ years working in a growth function.
Strong business and product intuition to identify opportunities in the growth ecosystem.
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and A/B tests.
Strong SQL skills and proficient in at least one programming language such as Python or R.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualification

3+ years working in a growth functionStrong SQL skills

Required

5–8 years of experience in a Data Scientist or similar role
3+ years working in a growth function
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and A/B tests
Strong SQL skills
Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python or R
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience working at a fast-growing start-up

Benefits

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401(k)

Company

Descript

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