As Data Scientist, you’ll utilize advanced quantitative & statistical analysis techniques to drive business model innovation for Via, and work closely with our CEO & senior management to help drive decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Adeptly interpret and utilize mass quantities of data to generate innovative hypotheses & insights
• Use sophisticated statistical methods to solve problems, leveraging up-to-date academic research and tools
• Quantitatively test hypotheses about customer and driver behavior using large sets of proprietary data; leverage results to increase conversion and retention at every touch point
• Design and implement novel experiments to better understand current operation as well as expansion to new markets

You:

• Obsessed with data; analytical and rigorous, with a thorough understanding of statistics and machine learning
• Extraordinary communicator with demonstrated writing and editing skills.
• Passionate about elegant visualization; you understand the importance of graphic techniques in communicating a quantitative idea effectively
• Deep understanding of business concepts within strategy, operations, and marketing
• Have a Masters Degree or PhD from a top-tier university (statistics, machine learning, physics, math, systems biology, or highly quantitative fields in social sciences), including 2+ years of graduate-level research experience (or the equivalent)
• Have experience with predictive modeling and statistical analysis techniques in a business environment

Via offers highly competitive compensation packages and benefits, including equity, health insurance, a flexible vacation policy, and relocation assistance.

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

We’ve built revolutionary technology that is changing the way people get around cities. Using Via, a ride booked on your phone costs little more than the bus. Via is on-demand transit on a mass scale.