Full-Time

Senior Data Scientist

Product

Posted on 8/7/2024

Thumbtack

Thumbtack

1,001-5,000 employees

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Virtual-first company; can work from approved locations in the US, Canada, or the Philippines.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Data Science
SQL
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics or economics
  • Experience managing stakeholders with competing priorities in areas such as Product Management, Design, Engineering and Marketing
  • Experience scoping, analyzing, and communicating results of experiments
  • Expert in SQL
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally and with leadership
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a technical area such as: Statistics, Engineering, Analytics, Math, Computer Science, Operations Research, Economics
Responsibilities
  • Propose and conduct quantitative research into key user behaviors, product flows, and business trends; based on analysis and in collaboration with cross-functional partners, identify potential new opportunities and next steps for the product team
  • Design and analyze experiments and other tests for causal inference, in collaboration with engineers, applied scientist, and economists
  • Partner with product managers, engineers, etc. to help scope new features, e.g., scenario modeling for possible impact on key metrics, make recommendations on business logic of new features, etc.
  • Define and monitor key metrics; investigate changes in metrics and propose next steps
  • Develop topic area expertise, e.g., develop a deep understanding of how Thumbtack search works and interacts with other systems
  • Contribute to our team and company data culture through accessible data table design and maintenance
  • Collaborate with, mentor, and help recruit team members

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$680.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.
  • $75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.
  • Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.
  • Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.
  • Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

What makes Thumbtack unique

  • Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.
  • The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.
  • Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

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