Full-Time

Associate Actuary

Predictive Analytics

Posted on 9/20/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$113.6k - $167kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 5 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | New York, NY, USA

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Tableau
Requirements
  • 4-7+ years of experience in actuarial pricing, claims analytics, or R&D at insurance, InsurTech, or gig economy companies.
  • Strong SQL and Python/R skills are a must
  • Strong communication skills. Experience with presenting to senior leadership is a plus.
  • Work experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry is a must
  • Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools is a plus
  • Flexibility, resourcefulness, optimism, grit, and a growth mindset
Responsibilities
  • Lead developing and analyzing key claims and telematics metrics that drive business decisions on DoorDash’s insurance strategies.
  • Own and develop an insurance risk segmentation framework using statistical/predictive analytics.
  • Have opportunities to help negotiate in the insurance renewal process using identified risk segmentation opportunities to achieve an efficient insurance cost structure.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate analytical results into actionable product initiatives that will help drive down insurance costs.

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, catering to individuals and restaurants alike. DoorDash operates a three-sided marketplace involving customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, earning revenue through commission fees from restaurants and delivery fees from customers. The company's goal is to leverage technology to enhance the food delivery experience and continue expanding its market presence.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with David's Bridal opens new revenue streams in high-touch retail sectors.
  • Reduced-price DashPass for SNAP/EBT recipients expands customer base and market penetration.
  • Expansion into grocery delivery with major chains strengthens daily consumer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Gopuff may erode market share.
  • Expansion into non-traditional categories may dilute brand identity.
  • Logistical challenges in bridal wear delivery could lead to customer dissatisfaction.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash offers on-demand delivery for non-traditional items like wedding dresses.
  • The company integrates digital payment solutions for enhanced user convenience.
  • DoorDash uses advanced machine learning for security and unauthorized access detection.

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Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.

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