Staff Data Scientist

Northbeam

Staff Data Scientist focusing on statistical methodologies for marketing intelligence products at Northbeam. Collaborating cross-functionally and driving projects across the entire data lifecycle.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and evolve statistical and causal inference methodologies that strengthen the rigor and reliability of Northbeam’s marketing measurement products
Enhance the accuracy, robustness, and scalability of existing MMM pipelines
Write production-quality Python and SQL, collaborating closely with Engineering to integrate statistical workflows into scalable systems
Rigorously assess model assumptions, identify potential sources of bias, and implement mitigation strategies
Debug data and modeling issues in production and improve the reliability of customer-facing results
Translate complex statistical reasoning into clear, decision-ready insights for internal stakeholders and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a highly quantitative STEM field (Master’s preferred)
6+ years of applied experience in data science, machine learning, or statistical modeling roles
Deep applied experience in statistics and causal inference, including hands-on ownership of experiment design (A/B testing, geo-based experiments, or quasi-experimental methods), power analysis, and interpretation of lift
Strong understanding of regression, time series modeling, Bayesian methods, and model evaluation in real-world business settings
Experience translating statistical research or experimentation frameworks into production-ready systems
Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience working on modern data platforms and statistical modeling libraries
Experience working with production code and comfort making changes to live models and pipelines
Interest in (or prior experience with) marketing measurement, including MMM and incrementality, with a strong desire to deepen domain expertise
Thrives in a small, fast-paced environment, with the ability to drive projects end-to-end
Strong communication skills, with comfort explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences and supporting customer-facing investigations
A growth mindset and genuine curiosity about improving measurement quality and decision-making

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity package
comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
401(k) plan
flexible PTO policy
12 company-paid holidays
12 weeks of paid parental leave
$500 work-from-home stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLstatistical modelingcausal inferenceA/B testingregressiontime series modelingBayesian methodsexperiment designmodel evaluation

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsgrowth mindsetcuriosityproject managementcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitydecision-makingtranslating technical conceptscustomer-facing support