Since 2016, we have been simplifying the beverage ordering process for bars and restaurants all across the country. We’ve worked alongside some of the greatest bar managers, beverage directors, general managers, and other industry professionals to build a platform that alleviates the pain of ordering alcohol. Once and for all.
Today we’re a well-funded, hungry team with an amazing culture. We’re changing a 240 billion dollar industry that is ripe and ready for innovation. Sound like something you’d want to be part of?
Provi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Provi is looking for a Lead Data Scientist who will found our data science practice. This is a strategic position offering the opportunity to set the direction for all model-based products at Provi, of which we will have several. This role reports to the CTO. As a bespoke marketplace we serve a unique set of purchasers and advertisers for which there are no ideal off-the-shelf solutions. While applying the well-known B2C commerce playbook is a good place to start, we know it will only get us so far. That’s where you come in.
We are a small group of highly capable individuals who value autonomy, good judgement, and timely execution in our peers. We work hard to strike the careful balance of delivering high quality products rapidly that are also well-architected and sustainable long term. Our products are delivered and evaluated iteratively with a singular focus on finding the very best outcomes for our users and their business.
What you’ll be doing
Creating proof of concepts and internal white papers that will become the foundation for Provi’s approach to automated bidding strategies for advertising, search optimization, and programmatic merchandising.
Work closely with the data platform team to productionalize, operate, and iterate upon your models.
Working closely with the CTO and product leadership to define Provi’s strategy for model based products
What we are looking for
Experience in one or more of the following is a must: Digital advertising, automated auction strategies, and/or search optimization.
An ability to leverage both analytical and programming skills to work end-to-end on proof of concept models. We have a strong background in Python and utilize AWS extensively.
An ability to distill complex concepts into digestible analysis, white papers, and presentations to ensure shared understanding across data science, engineering, and product.
Experience staffing, leading and mentoring a small team of data scientists (2-4).
An advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related quantitative fields
What’s in it for you
Make an impact: Work directly with the management team to help grow the business.
Room to grow: Provi is growing fast and you should too. Learn and develop with us.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision. Very generous PTO and ½ day Fridays in the Summer.
Energy at work: Work out of our amazing office in River North with snacks, drinks, happy hours, etc.
Be a part of something big: Join a dynamic and innovative team that is working to change a major industry.
