Data Scientist

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New York City, NY, USA
Hybrid
158K-239K Annually
Entry level
Agency • On-Demand • Professional Services • Sales • Software • Travel • Hospitality
Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world.
The Role
Partner with a business area to answer complex causal questions, design experiments, define success metrics, and translate analysis into measurable decisions. Build reusable data products and AI workflows, support product and growth analytics, evaluate AI agents, and communicate technical findings clearly to executives. The role requires production SQL and Python, experimentation and causal inference experience, strong statistical reasoning, and effective use of AI tools.
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About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build thriving travel advisory businesses. We're modernizing the $100B+ travel industry with AI woven through every part of the advisor's workflow, plus global supplier relationships, personalized training, and a vibrant community, all in one place. That's what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. At the heart of it all is our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time.

We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together. That's not just a philosophy about our product, it's how we build our team. Everyone at Fora gets hands-on with frontier AI tooling as part of the job. At Fora, you'll learn to be AI-fluent, with real experience applying AI to solve problems day to day, wherever you sit in the company. 

Founded in 2021, Fora has grown to a team of 250+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. In 2026, we closed a $60 million Series D led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued backing from Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital. We've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup (2024), one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2023 and 2025), and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies (2026).

Come build something that hasn't existed before.

About The Org

Data Science is a central org that sits at the center of how Fora makes decisions, from product and marketing to the plans leadership sets for the company. We own the metrics Fora runs on, the experiments that show what works, and the analyses that set the roadmap.

About The Role

You'll be the analytical partner for one area of the business and own its hardest questions: is this working, why, and what should we do next. Most of them are causal. You'll also build data products, reusable tools and AI workflows, that the rest of Fora uses every day.

What you'll do
  • Measure what changes cause: experiments, holdouts, quasi-experimental methods.
  • Define success: north-star, leading and guardrail metrics, from logging to definition.
  • Turn findings into decisions, and follow through on whether they worked.
Focus Areas
  • Product. Partner with product and engineering on what moves bookings, not usage.
  • Growth. Acquisition to retention: incrementality, churn, early signals of success.
  • Experimentation & Statistics. Experiment design and quasi-experimental methods.
  • Agent Evals. Prove our AI agents work: eval sets, LLM judges, links to bookings.
Focus Areas
  • Have taken ambiguous questions to decisions and measurable results.
  • Write production SQL and Python, and check your own numbers (R considered).
  • Explain technical work plainly to executives and change minds with evidence.
  • Have run experiments end to end, and used causal inference when you couldn't.
  • Use AI tools to work faster and know how to check what they produce.
Compensation

Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $158K–$239K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.

  • Unlimited vacation
  • Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Wellhub Memberships
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views. 

Our Values

We’re forging our own path

Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo. 

We’re stronger together

Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

We believe in technology

We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

We’re here to serve

We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

We mean business

Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.



WORK AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to work in the United States is required for full-time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization. Roles based outside of the United States are not subject to this requirement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Experience taking ambiguous business questions through analysis to decisions and measurable results
  • Production SQL and Python experience
  • Ability to validate and check analytical results
  • Ability to explain technical work clearly to executives and influence decisions with evidence
  • End-to-end experimentation experience
  • Experience using causal inference when randomized experiments are unavailable
  • Experience using AI tools efficiently and validating their outputs
  • R programming experience

Fora Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage for corporate employees begin the first day of the month after joining. Feedback suggests wellness add‑ons like Wellhub and Headspace further bolster the overall health offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is available to corporate employees. This is complemented by other financial benefits such as pre‑tax commuter benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and a work‑from‑anywhere allowance are prominently advertised for corporate roles. These policies signal an emphasis on flexibility alongside standard time‑off benefits.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
250 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Fora is a technology company empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. We build the platform that is changing travel - AI woven through every part of the advisor's workflow, plus global supplier relationships, training, and more, all in one place. That's what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. The same idea shapes how we work. We're mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential. The best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together. We're backed by Thrive, Insight, and Forerunner, and named to TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2026. Come build something that hasn't existed before.

Why Work With Us

Fora is redefining the travel industry by challenging norms and fostering a culture of growth, curiosity, and autonomy. We invest in cutting-edge technology to fuel innovation and empower our team to drive impactful change. Here, you’ll find meaningful work with ample opportunities for internal growth.

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Fora Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Fora’s workplace policy offers balance and flexibility: we’re in-office 4 days a week, enjoy 3 weeks remote annually, and have flexible Fridays—all in a bright, inviting space in Fidi/Tribeca that fosters collaboration and creativity.

Typical time on-site: 4 days a week
HQNew York, NY

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