Thumbtack

Staff Data Scientist, Marketing

Thumbtack

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $189,600 - $288,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • Lead the development and advancement of measurement methodologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible in evaluating marketing effectiveness
  • Drive the creation of frameworks, tools, and processes that make measurement more systematic and scalable across a variety of channels
  • Evolve and strengthen existing modeling approaches to deliver insights that are both robust and actionable
  • Iterate on measurement approaches to marketing problems like channel incrementality, bolstering a robust approach to maximizing return on ad spend
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to connect measurement learnings with business strategy and growth
  • Serve as a technical leader—mentoring others, elevating analytical standards, and shaping the long-term direction of measurement at Thumbtack
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities where advanced analytics or fresh methodologies can unlock impact

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in data science, analytics or economics
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a technical area such as: Statistics, Engineering, Analytics, Math, Computer Science, Economics
  • Minimum of 0-5 years of experience in industry, consulting, government or academic research
  • Proficiency with analytical tools like Python and SQL
  • Ability to work in a fast moving business environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally and with leadership and get buy-in on a data-driven perspective
Benefits
  • Thumbtack embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity workplace
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
  • Paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data scienceanalyticseconomicsmeasurement methodologiesmodeling approacheschannel incrementalityreturn on ad spendstatistical analysisdata-driven insightsanalytical frameworks
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingmentoringcollaborationleadershipanalytical standardsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityinfluence