Data Scientist, Rover

• We are looking for people who understand that behind every data point there is a pet and a person
• When you develop and deploy an algorithm, you are not just producing a score or rule set, you are altering the customer experience and impacting the business in measurable ways
• You should be excited to tackle a broad array of problems facing a two-sided marketplace and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Intermediate SQL – you know about window functions, complex joins, and love to write efficient, readable queries
• Data visualization fundamentals
• Basic working knowledge of Python or R to develop and evaluate models
• (nice to have) Experience with big data technology (e.g. Spark, Redshift, AWS)
• At least 1 year of experience in a business setting as a data scientist or analyst
• BS in a quantitative discipline; advanced degree (MS or PhD) a plus
• Understanding of foundational statistical concepts including probability, hypothesis testing, and experimental design
• (nice to have) Robust foundation and some practical experience with one or more contemporary machine learning methods is a plus
• (nice to have) Experience in a two-sided marketplace is a plus
• We welcome candidates wanting to transition from a quantitative academic discipline into data science
• You’re a deeply analytical thinker who is passionate about finding structure in data, and using data to drive real value to the end user (and thus the business)
• You are excited both about analysis and model building. You’re not afraid to tackle ambiguous analytical questions or impactful production-facing models, depending on business needs
• You are passionate about our core business. You will instinctively dig into every aspect of what it means to be a pet sitter and a pet owner on the Rover platform
• You can take abstractly defined problems and work with (imperfect) data to drive decisions
• You’re able to fit and interpret results of statistical models, as well as report on key assumptions and limitations
• You show a pattern of being self-started, self-taught and self-directed
• You favor open communication with willingness to ask and answer questions
• You are output- and outcome-oriented
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to break apart complex processes for non-technical stakeholders
• You play nicely with others (and dogs)

• At Rover, we obsess over our customers’ needs, relying heavily on data to improve the customer journey, and to continuously optimize outcomes in our marketplaces
• Our entire organization is metric driven and underpinned by data science and analytics
• Data scientists are responsible for defining the right metrics, understanding nuanced marketplace dynamics, and developing models and algorithms that power our business and technology
• Collaborate closely with business, product, marketing, and operations teams to pinpoint opportunities for enhanced efficiency in our marketplace
• Support business expansion by localizing existing models, such as search rankings and marketplace business intelligence to serve new markets
• Dive deep into marketplace dynamics, extracting valuable insights and providing strategic recommendations to shape our product offerings, using your skills in data mining and data visualization
• Perform statistical analysis to draw inferences, forecast future trends, and predict user behavior
• Develop and refine models that aim to improve matching efficiency and to retain customers on our platform, utilizing predictive analytics and machine learning techniques
• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines that serve as the backbone for informed decision-making, monitoring of our systems and as algorithmic inputs
• Design, setup and analyze marketplace experiments (e.g. A/B testing, before-after analyses) of your data science pipelines, often in close collaboration with product managers and engineers

• Dogs and Cats: We’ll provide $1000 to help you adopt or foster a dog or cat. And whenever you need to get away, we’ll help cover your pet’s staycation with a sitter on Rover.
• Treats: Enjoy stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs), including regular chair massages. Every other week, we offer a company lunch for all employees.
• Health: Taking care of yourself and your health comes first. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, and life insurance.
• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation as well as RSUs, 401K match, holiday pay, and pet assistance funds.
• Time Off: Family and life events will always trump business. We offer 4 weeks of paid time off annually, as well as 10 paid holidays.
• Parental Leave: Work shouldn't get in the way of life. That's why we offer maternity leave (10 weeks fully paid and up to 7 weeks of STD at 60%) and paternity leave (10 weeks fully paid)

Total funding: $280.9m

Rover.com connects pet parents with the nation’s largest network of loving and trustworthy pet sitters and dog walkers. Through Rover, pet parents can discover, book, and manage personalised care for their dogs, including pet sitting, dog walking, in-home dog boarding, and doggy day care.