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Full-Time

Data Scientist

Product

Posted on 7/26/2024

Airtable

Airtable

501-1,000 employees

SaaS platform for workflow and data management

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$153k - $221.5kAnnually

+ Restricted Stock Units + Incentive Compensation

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 3 more

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 6+ years previous experience as a data scientist, data analyst, or data engineer
  • Ability to translate raw data into meaningful business insights and be able to tell a story with data
  • Strong knowledge of statistics and experimental design
  • Possess a natural curiosity and strive to uncover the deeper relationships that are not always immediately discoverable
  • Experience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for large data sets
  • Familiar with a scientific programming language, such as R or Python
  • Excellent storyteller and able to communicate findings with clarity and precision, whether through writing or visualizations.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Product Development teams to help drive insights, identify opportunities, and understand behavior and long-term trends.
  • Take a leading role in producing new datasets that unlock business opportunities.
  • Manage the design and analysis of experiments; develop and socialize a rigorous culture of experimentation throughout the entire company.
  • Play a foundational role in building a data culture at Airtable through reproducible work, improved processes, and better tooling.
  • Develop hypotheses and test them with data, rather than solely or primarily attempt to glean patterns from the data already in front of us.
  • Define and monitor key metrics through consistent tracking, KPI’s, and dashboards.

Airtable offers a platform that merges spreadsheet and database functionalities, allowing users to manage workflows and data without advanced technical skills. Users can create custom applications for various purposes, such as project management and customer relationship management, and visualize their data in multiple formats. The company operates on a subscription-based model with different pricing tiers, catering to a wide range of clients from individuals to large organizations. Airtable's goal is to simplify data management and empower users to create tailored software solutions.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airtable's continuous investment in new features, including AI capabilities, positions it as a leader in the SaaS market.
  • The platform's flexibility and ease of use make it appealing to a broad range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises.
  • Airtable's high-profile client base, including over 50% of the Fortune 500, underscores its market credibility and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The recent rounds of layoffs may indicate underlying financial instability or strategic misalignment, potentially affecting employee morale and job security.
  • The competitive SaaS market requires Airtable to continuously innovate to maintain its edge, which can be resource-intensive.

What makes Airtable unique

  • Airtable's unique blend of spreadsheet and database functionalities allows users to create custom applications without advanced technical skills, setting it apart from traditional project management and CRM tools.
  • The platform's adaptability for diverse use cases, from project management to unique applications like cattle tracking, offers unparalleled flexibility.
  • Airtable's recent acquisitions, such as Bayes for advanced data visualization and Airplane for software tooling, enhance its value proposition and competitive edge.

Benefits

We have your medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered (and your dependents covered at 80%)

High deductible health plan available with health savings account contribution

Complimentary One Medical membership for individuals and dependents

Monthly “Lifestyle Wallet” to use for benefits like personal fitness (e.g., gym memberships, fitness equipment, etc.) to pet care to nutrition coaching, and more.

Complimentary mental health support via Modern Health Family planning support (fertility, adoption, and surrogacy)

Flexible and generous time off and sick time benefits

16 weeks of parental leave

Annual Learning & Development wallet to support your career development

Emergency backup care for dependents

Access to financial planning and legal support

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