Job Description
ABOUT WILBUR LABS
Wilbur Labs is a startup studio turning bold ideas into market-leading companies. We identify big customer pain points and build businesses to solve these problems. We work with industry leaders to manage the company, and continue to provide funding, shared resources, and operational support to ensure management is focused on solving problems that matter to users. Since 2016, we have built and invested in 13 companies and expect to launch 3-4 new companies over the next year.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are looking for a Junior Data Scientist with a solid knowledge of machine learning theory and technology, experience in launching ML systems in production and good collaboration skills. The role is about solving real-life problems that our portfolio companies face using cutting edge technology.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build cutting-edge ML models to solve complex technological problems for the companies in Wilbur Labs portfolio
- Design and run A/B tests and other experiments for the companies in the portfolio
- Implement data-driven solutions to business problems in production
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Applied experience executing analysis, communicating results and developing metrics that matter
- Experience with data tools - SQL, Python; proficiency with spreadsheets
- Track record of building and launching Machine Learning models as part of working products
- Solid understanding of the A/B testing and experiment design both in theory and in practice
- Comfortable and effective at juggling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to communicate clearly in reports and documentation
- Preferably be located in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
BONUS POINTS
- 2+ years experience working in an analytics organization or related field
- A solid math and statistics background
- A Masters degree (or higher) in a technical field (Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Math, Computer Science, Physics)
- Knowledge of experimentation platforms (Optimizely, VWO, Omniconvert etc.)
- Experience with Google Cloud (BigQuery, Data Studio)
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Competitive salary + equity
- Top-tier laptop and accessories provided
- 100% company-paid health benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited, guilt-free vacation days
- Uber/Lyft to and from work (employees based in San Francisco)
- Transportation stipend (employees based outside of San Francisco)
- Healthy breakfast, snacks and lunch provided daily
- Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities)
- Monthly house cleaning stipend
- Annual travel allowance
- Annual new cell phone stipend
- Annual laptop refresh
- Charity donation company match
- Employee referral bonus
- Quarterly team offsites
- State-of-the-art ergonomics and workstations