Full-Time
Data Scientist II
Posted on 3/13/2025
Meesho
10,001+ employees
E-commerce platform for social media reselling
No salary listed
Mid
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hybrid position requiring some in-office days.
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science (or similar degrees)
- 2-4 years of experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced organization, preferably B2C
- Familiarity with Neural Networks, Machine Learning, etc
- Familiarity with tools like SQL, R, Python, etc
- Strong understanding of Statistics and Linear Algebra
- Strong understanding of hypothesis/model testing and ability to identify common model testing errors
- Experience designing and running A/B tests and drawing insights from them
- Proficiency in machine learning algorithms
- Excellent analytical skills to fetch data from reliable sources to generate accurate insights
- Develop models and run experiments to infer insights from hard data
- Improve our product usability and identify new growth opportunities
- Understand reseller preferences to provide them with the most relevant products
- Designing discount programs to help our resellers sell more
- Help resellers better recognise end-customer preferences to improve their revenue
- Use data to identify bottlenecks that will help our suppliers meet their SLA requirements
- Model seasonal demand to predict key organisational metrics
- Mentor junior data scientists in the team
- Experience in working on personalization or other ML problems
- Familiarity with Big Data tech stacks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, Redshift
Meesho operates in the Indian e-commerce sector with a focus on a reselling business model. The platform allows individuals, known as resellers, to explore a variety of products and share them on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. Resellers earn a profit margin on each sale they make, making it an attractive option for those wanting to start an online business without needing any initial investment or technical skills. Meesho primarily serves individuals such as homemakers, students, and small business owners who are looking to earn money online. The company sources products from suppliers and provides them on its platform, where resellers can promote these items to their networks. Meesho generates revenue by taking a commission from the sales made through its platform. The goal of Meesho is to make e-commerce accessible to everyone, allowing anyone to start a business with no upfront costs and utilize social media for sales.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Meesho's $500M funding boosts its growth and pre-IPO plans for 2026.
- Launching Valmo logistics service optimizes shipping costs and enhances delivery efficiency.
- Collaborations like the 'Trenz' campaign increase brand visibility and attract niche audiences.
What critics are saying
- Competition from new entrants like Kapu could challenge Meesho's market share.
- Reliance on social media platforms may be risky due to potential algorithm changes.
- Rapid expansion and funding activities could lead to overvaluation concerns before IPO.
What makes Meesho unique
- Meesho's reselling model empowers individuals to start businesses with zero investment.
- The platform leverages social media for product promotion, enhancing reach and engagement.
- Meesho's multilingual Gen AI chatbot improves customer support and reduces operational costs.
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Wellness Program
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Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
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