Senior Data Scientist

| Chicago, IL | Hybrid
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Senior Data Scientists at SpotHero are product-focused data scientists that ideate and create products that have machine learning under the hood. You translate business needs into data science problems, advise stakeholders on next steps, develop PoC’s, design experiments to validate the value and performance of solutions, and transition impactful solutions into production. Throughout this process, you strike up close collaborations with our dedicated teams of business analysts, data engineers, machine learning engineers, product managers, and industry subject matter experts to help understand and mature solutions. 


We are looking for someone with a passion for and a background in experimental design to join our team. You have experience in statistical inference, designing tests (A/B, multivariate, etc.), creating synthetic controls for experiments, etc. You also have sufficient experience in machine learning to know how to create, understand, and improve models. You value helping and advising non-specialists on how to design and conduct their own experiments. Over the course of your tenure at SpotHero, you will lay out our experimentation best practices and work across teams to champion them. Your contributions will directly impact major product roadmap and business decisions.


Who we are: 

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace..


What will you do:

Data

  • Analyze large amounts of data  to discover trends and patterns.
  • Select methods, techniques, evaluation criteria and network with key contacts outside the data organization to obtain results.
  • Take clear ownership of initiatives throughout the entire data science life cycle.

Machine Learning

  • Write concise, modularized code that handles data cleaning, data aggregation, data exploration and statistical or machine learning modeling.
  • Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.
  • Be an active participant in the implementation, deployment and maintenance process of data science models.

Statistics / Experimentation

  • Advise non-specialists around statistics and experimental design.
  • Review the proposals and analysis of experiments.
  • Serve as an advisor around statistics / experimentation.

Business

  • Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product development teams.
  • Propose methodologies, collect requirements, define scopes and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities for members of the working team.
  • Consult on complex issues where analysis of events or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors and multiple business stakeholders.

Storytelling

  • Create presentations with data visualizations including those for public settings.
  • Drive meetings inside and outside of the company.
  • Write documentation that is clear and easily accessible within the squad and/or other team.

Tech Evaluation

  • Provide technical leadership by researching and introducing new technologies and give technical direction to other data scientists and engineers.


The following experience is relevant to us:

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 2 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Professional experience with statistical inference and experimental design as applied to product and business decisions. 
  • Proficiency with data science analysis and modeling packages in Python and/or R (including Pandas, Scikit-Learn, NumPy, Matplotlib/Seaborn/some other visualization tool).
  • Good SQL skills. 
  • Strong ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders on business and technical subjects.

 

Nice to have:

  • Experience with experimentation MLOps solutions such as ClearML, Pachyderm, etc.
  • Experience with multiple data platforms and tools (eg. S3, Redshift, Airflow, Pipegen).
  • Experience using distributed systems (eg. Spark, Presto, Docker, Kubernetes).

 

What we are offering:

  • Career game changer – A truly unique experience to work for a fast-growing startup in a role with unlimited potential for growth.
  • Excellent benefits – 
    • In the US we cover up to 90% of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental & Vision Premiums, company sponsored Life Insurance, 401K, and generous parental leave. 
    • In Canada we offer Medical (prescription drug and paramedical coverage), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD and LTD. 
  • Flexible PTO policy and great work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
  • Annual parking stipend – we help people park!
  • The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere.
  • A workplace recognized as the Best Consumer Web Company by Built in Chicago, Top Company Culture by Entrepreneur, a Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune, and one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work for Women Under 35 by Crain’s Chicago Business.

 

Steps to apply: Please include any GitHub account, LinkedIn profile, and any project that you’re particularly proud of. We love seeing work that others loved working on.


SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer.  We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce, and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.


PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.  To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada or the US and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

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An Insider's view of SpotHero

What’s the vibe like in the office?

There's a lot of collaboration and positive energy throughout the entire day at SpotHero. There are a lot of funny people that work at SpotHero; it's hard to get through the day without a few genuine hearty laughs, which is a really fun way to take a break from being nose deep in a project.

Michelle

Account Executive

How does the company support your career growth?

There’s so much room to grow at SpotHero. From the very beginning, I was encouraged to think about my career goals and steps I could take towards achieving them. I recently made the transition to a new team, and everyone has been incredibly supportive as I learn a new skill set and look to further grow my career!

Maggie

Digital Marketing Specialist

What is your vision for the company?

I joined SpotHero to contribute to the future of mobility as I imagine walking down the street with my pre-school aged children one day and being able to point out aspects of the mobility ecosystem that I played a role in building. In this vein, I believe SpotHero will emerge as the platform that powers the last quarter mile of mobility.

Paolo

Chief Business Officer

What are SpotHero Perks + Benefits

SpotHero Benefits Overview

We offer our employees a way to find community through Employee Resource Groups. We currently have six different established groups and evaluate offerings on a semi-annual basis.

In the US we cover up to 90% of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental & Vision Premiums, company-sponsored Life Insurance, 401K, and generous parental leave.

Flexible PTO policy and great work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.

Annual parking stipend – we help people park!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
SpotHero participates in local volunteer activities such as installing art galleries in elementary schools with I Paint My Mind and building homes with the House That Tech Built.
Partners with nonprofits
Through our monthly bake sales we partner with nonprofits such as C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue, Center on Halsted, and ALIVE rescue.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
In addition to our DEI Task Force team, we also have a number of ERG's including African Americans/Blacks at SpotHero, Neurodiversity ERG, Women at SpotHero, LGBTQ+ ERG, Parents at SpotHero, etc.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
We cover Short Term Disability at no cost to you.
Dental insurance
Our competitive Dental plan is through Guardian. Our plan has a unique rollover benefit to encourage plan use. In addition to child orthodontia, we are proud to offer adult orthodontia coverage!
Vision insurance
Our vision plan is through Guardian through VSP Choice Network. Our plan has a low co-pay for your annual exam and includes an annual stipend for lenses or frames.
Health insurance
Our medical plans are through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and we offer a High Deductible Health Plan with no employee payroll contribution required. We also contribute to HSA accounts on your behalf.
Life insurance
SpotHero covers Life & AD&D coverage, up to 100% of your salary, at no cost to you.
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
SpotHero sponsors an annual fitness challenge where employees can participate in hydration, sleep, and fitness challenges.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
You’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of traditional and Roth savings options with financial advisers at Fidelity Investments who are ready to assist with your retirement planning.
401(K) matching
SpotHero's 401k plan matches 50% for an employee's contributions up to 6% of their annual based salary.
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide three months of parental leave for all employees.
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Fantastic Eats - Take a break and enjoy some grub with the team, catered weekly from your favorite Chicago spots. For a midday pick me up, choose from our endless variety of snacks or our cold brew on tap. • Team Events - From WhirlyBall and ice skating to rooftop happy hours and spontaneous ice cream parties - we're always looking for new ways to have fun together! • Casual Work Environment - Be comfortable while you work. Take a nap if you need it or squeeze in a few yoga poses between meetings. • Employee Wellness Program. We encourage work/life balance through financial wellness talks, meditation sessions, and mind & body nutrition education. Plus, we encourage our team to get out and give back to our local community. • Professional Development. We support personal and professional development through mentorship programs, diversity & inclusion trainings, and learning how to work with one another based on our personality types.

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