MacPaw is a software company, that develops and distributes software for macOS and iOS. Today, our products have more than 30 million users worldwide.
At MacPaw, we believe humans and technology can reach their greatest potential together.
MacPaw is proud to be Ukrainian. The support and development of Ukraine are significant parts of the company's culture. MacPaw gathers open-minded people who support each other and aspire to change the world around us.
For This Role
We are seeking a talented Data Scientist with a strong focus on AI to join our team. The Data Scientist will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying AI models and algorithms to solve complex business challenges and drive innovation. It's a perfect spot to work with advanced machine learning algorithms and big data technologies.
If you are passionate about AI, have a strong foundation in data science, and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking AI projects and stay at the forefront of data science we invite you to apply with your resume
In this role, you will:

• Design and implement machine learning models for predicting customer churn, enhancing customer lifetime value (LTV), and optimizing business operations.
• Lead exploratory data analysis to uncover hidden insights and build predictive models for tasks such as demand forecasting, sales optimization, and audience segmentation.
• Monitor and maintain the performance of deployed ML/AI solutions, providing ongoing support, addressing model decay, and ensuring models meet business requirements.
• On your own or with the help of other team members build data models and organize structured and unstructured data, verify data quality to interpret it, gain insights.
• Stay updated with the latest AI trends and technologies, and proactively suggest and implement innovative tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.

Skills you'll need to bring:

• Expertise in a variety of machine learning techniques such as supervised and unsupervised learning, including regression, classification, clustering, and decision trees
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and probability theory.
• Familiarity with Bayesian statistics, regression analysis, and time series forecasting
• Understanding of the business domain, specifically in areas related to customer lifetime value, churn prediction, and conversion rates.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytical solutions.
• Proficiency in Python and its libraries for machine learning and data science (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), and extensive SQL knowledge to manage and manipulate data.
• Experience in software development and familiarity with machine learning frameworks and packages such as spaCy, NLTK, SciPy, etc.
• Extensive SQL knowledge

As a plus:

• Experience with deploying machine learning models into production environments.
• Experience with iOS/macOS ML frameworks

What We Offer

• We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against russian aggression
  
  • We maintain workplaces and salaries for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war. Here you also can read about MacPaw Foundation, which intends to help save the lives of Ukrainian defenders and provide relief to as many civilians as possible.
• Hybrid work model
  
  • Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process. We also rent space in the Promprylad Coworking in Ivano-Frankivsk and reimburse the costs of renting a coworking space in any other city. If you decide to work at home, we cover the costs spent on your workspace organization: portable power stations, power banks, etc.
• Your health always comes first
  
  • We guarantee life insurance starting on your first working day. Besides, we cover 100% of your medical insurance costs and 50% for your dependents. We also cover dental and massages and offer a 50% refund for psychotherapy.
• Flexible working hours
  
  • You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/clock out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.
• Space to grow both professionally and personally
  
  • Whatever your dreams and aspirations are, we got you. Education budget, annual development reviews, free English classes, and regular lectures. We also offer personal coaching with organizational coaches.
• Teams we are proud of
  
  • We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.
• Office designed for people (and pets)
  
  • Our office has it all. A spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around. A gym for recreation, fitness, and yoga. Cozy kitchens with coffee, snacks, and lunches. Sleeping/meditation rooms. A terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office, and you are welcome to bring your pets to the office (we have separate floors for cats and dogs).
• Time-off policy that covers life's needs
  
  • 20 vacation days, unlimited paid sick leaves, xDays (2 days a month to work on side projects), days for personal time-off designed to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.
• Join social initiatives with MacPawCares
  
  • MacPaw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in and spend up to 24 working days per year making the world a better place.

Here's how we hire
Steps may differ depending on the position, but this is our usual hiring process.

• 01
  Introduction Call
  We'll tell you about the role and MacPaw and ask you to tell us about your experience and aspirations.
• 02
  Skills Assessment
  This step may include additional interviews and/or test tasks to figure out whether your skills match the requirements for the role.
• 03
  Final Interview
  We want to learn more about you as a person and your approach to life. That's also a great place for you to ask more about us.
• 04
  Reference Check
  We will ask you to share the contacts of up to 3 people you worked with for a quick reference check.
• 05
  The Decision
  We love telling the good news and are ready to give you feedback if things don't work out.