The Role
The Senior Data Scientist will generate insights for improving member experiences, focusing on core algorithms and product analytics for a global membership app.
Summary Generated by Built In
In a world where many social apps measure their success by time spent online, Raya is a technology company focused on providing utility. Our iOS only app is a tool for discovery of and access to exciting people, events, opportunities and recommendations globally. We believe that by marrying great software with a membership-based community built around core values of trust, creativity, and reciprocity, we can provide solutions that have heretofore been impossible.
Raya is looking for a Senior Data Scientist 1 to generate actionable insights driving better experiences for our members. This role will be reporting into the Analytics team and closely partnering with Product and business teams. The main focus will be on our core algorithm and other parts of the core member experience of Raya.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of working experience in a Data Science or Analytics role in tech, with experience working with a consumer-focused product team. Success in this role will require product curiosity and sharp business acumen.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience working in a data science or analytics role focusing on product analytics and experimentation for a B2C tech company (e.g. dating, gaming, social media, e-commerce)
- Expert in SQL
- Strong knowledge in statistics
- Familiarity with modern analytics and BI tools like Looker, Omni, Hex, Sigma, Superset, etc is a plus
- Strong in proactive verbal and written communication and presentation skills, ability to convey rigorous statistical concepts to non-experts
- Strong strategic thinking to navigate a complex business problem, going beyond short-term optimization. You excel at understanding the deeper “why” behind data insights.
- Natural curiosity for exploring data. When a loose thread emerges, you’re inclined to pull on it.
- Accountability and delivery. When you commit to something, you always deliver.
- This is a fully remote position. The company largely operates on West Coast time
Top Skills
Hex
Looker
Omni
Sigma
SQL
Superset
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The Company
What We Do
Raya is a private community that fosters quality, real-world connection. We believe that value-driven communities create a strong sense of belonging, inspiring more learning, sharing, and compassion.
Why Work With Us
We’re a mission-driven team that cares deeply about working together to change the digital landscape. Everyone here is encouraged to learn and participate in professional development opportunities - and have some fun too. We regularly have team events, including karaoke, game nights, and hot pot dinners to get to know each other better.
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