Internship

Data Science/Analytics Intern

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Spot & Tango

Spot & Tango

51-200 employees

Direct-to-consumer fresh dog food subscriptions

Compensation Overview

$15 - $25/hr

New York, NY, USA

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Scikit-learn
Python
NoSQL
SQL
Pandas
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Proficient in Python and SQL
  • Familiar with Python data science libraries, e.g. panda, scipy, scikit-learn, and data collection libraries like beautifulsoup
  • Understanding of databases (SQL vs NoSQL, understanding ERDs, etc)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
  • Perform analyses and build data products using Python and SQL
  • Work closely with product managers, data analysts/engineers, and business leaders to create projects that use data to move our business forward
  • Help develop technical documentation and foster knowledge sharing within the team
  • Learn about our data stack and how data is created, transformed, and managed. Work with and understand the entire lifecycle of data at Spot & Tango
  • Keep up with emerging technologies and explore ways to improve our products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Dog lovers are a plus!

Spot & Tango offers fresh, high-quality dog food that is customized to meet the specific dietary needs of dogs. Customers can create personalized meal plans through an online quiz, and the food is delivered directly to their homes on a subscription basis. The company focuses on using premium ingredients without artificial additives, and their recipes are developed by veterinary nutritionists. Spot & Tango aims to provide health-conscious pet owners with nutritious options that promote their dogs' well-being.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$79.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spot & Tango raised $51.75M to expand research and product offerings in 2022.
  • The new facility in Lehigh Valley will create 96 jobs and produce 32 million meals.
  • Increased pet ownership during COVID-19 boosts demand for premium pet food.

What critics are saying

  • Expansion into Lehigh Valley may lead to operational challenges and increased costs.
  • Increased competition from brands like Just Food For Dogs could impact market share.
  • Reliance on subscription model may face challenges if customers seek flexible options.

What makes Spot & Tango unique

  • Spot & Tango offers personalized meal plans tailored to individual dogs' needs.
  • The company uses high-quality, human-grade ingredients in their dog food products.
  • Spot & Tango's direct-to-consumer model ensures fresher products and reduced costs.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

1%
O'Brien's Moving
Feb 7th, 2024
New Manufacturing Jobs in Lehigh Valley, a Big Draw for Applicants

Spot & Tango is opening a new manufacturing facility in Upper Macungie Township that will add 96 full-time jobs by 2026.

Dr. Cuddles
Jan 8th, 2024
Dr. Cuddles

Drcuddles teamed up with Spot & Tango, the makers of UnKibble, to share some tips & tricks when it comes to fresh food for dogs.

Life with Klee Kai
Dec 18th, 2023
UnKibble Vs Just Food For Dogs: What's The Difference?

Spot & Tango launched their UnKibble range to provide dry dog food in a healthy pet food format, while Just Food For Dogs offer different types of healthy dog food to cater to the unique needs of pets.

Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
Dec 30th, 2022
LVEDC’s Top 10 most-read blog stories of 2022

Spot & Tango ’s new 66,700 square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley will create at least 96 new full-time jobs over the next three years, and produce about 32 million meals per year for dogs around the country.

Finsmes
Mar 24th, 2022
Spot & Tango Raises $51.75M In Funding

Spot Tango, a New York-based direct-to-consumer pet health and wellness brand, raised $51.75M in funding. The round was led by Valor Equity Partner. The company intends to use the funds to advance research development, expand its product offering and introduce new recipes to make pet food products accessible to households. Led by Russell [] The post Spot Tango Raises $51.75M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.