Data Scientist

This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our Santurce office (Tuesday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.

At RV Education (EDU), we believe in the power of online learning to create opportunities and transform lives. We inspire and empower people to improve their life trajectory through education. In partnership with over 300 colleges and universities, we help individuals make smart educational decisions that meet their needs and career aspirations. Our trusted brands like BestColleges serve over 90 million unique annual visitors with educational resources and advice.

Curious how RV Education (EDU) fits into Red Ventures? Click here. 

About the Role

We are looking to hire an experienced Data Scientist to join our Education division. As a Data Science team, we are charged with building machine learning solutions that will change how our teammates operate and will add value to both our partners and the prospective students who visit our sites. We’re developing systems that personalize the onsite experience, create additional online journeys, and optimize current processes. Our team focuses on applying data science expertise to business opportunities in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of creating and implementing machine learning solutions that make an immediate impact onsite and for our business.

What You'll Do

• Execute multi-disciplinary data science solutions end to end effectively and efficiently with minor guidance from technical leaders.
• Collaborate with other data scientists, product managers, and engineers and help take ideas from discovery to solutions in production. 
• Incorporate requirements and feedback from business stakeholders and work effectively across business, creative, and engineering groups to solve problems.
• Help build a positive culture across technical and business teams.
• Participate in the broader data science community within RV on the design and execution of the data science projects, especially when relevant to expertise.
• Stay in touch with the constantly growing field of DS/ML/AI to learn about new techniques and how they might be applicable to projects within RV.
• Help create and promote an inclusive environment where team members feel comfortable and empowered.

What We're Looking For:

• 1+ yrs of professional experience in a data science role with an MS or PhD in STEM with a focus in computer science, machine learning, statistical modeling, or optimization, OR 3-5 years of professional experience in a data science or machine learning role.
• Bias to action, with a strong sense of execution and someone who tries to unblock themselves. Proactive communicator. 
• Experience with end-to-end model development, deployment, and monitoring workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Databricks.
• Ability to methodically understand business context, define value propositions, and formulate and solve complex data science problems with minor guidance from technical leaders.
• Ability to clearly articulate the “why” behind proposed data science solutions to the relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to own key deliverables and use problem solving to deliver projects on time and iterate when justified by potential, incremental value.
• Ability to communicate their project status, timeline, and technical results to broad audiences.
• Experience participating in scoping data science projects, and owning their own execution.
• Experience developing skills specific to a specialization or expertise through research skills like literature reviews and communication of findings

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Matching 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential.  That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy.  Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.
• Casual dress code, yes, that means jeans!

Who We Are:

Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses,a joint venture in the health services industry,and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.

At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: Our Belief Statements. This will give you insight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. 

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