What You’ll Do
Be the thought partner of the PMs leading the document, accounting, takeoffs and pro commerce tracks to define key metrics, measure and derive insights on how professionals use these features and drive conversations to shape growth oriented product strategies and optimize product roadmap
Lead complex data science initiatives, including sophisticated analyses, independently own the design, running, and analysis A/B tests and other causal inference methods, apply machine learning methods where appropriate and drive adoption of recommendations across teams so we can deliver the best end-to-end document journey, accounting experience, etc.
Dig into large, complex datasets to uncover what drives value for professionals, and translate your findings into clear narratives and dashboards for stakeholders at every level
Work with data engineering to improve data pipelines, instrumentation, and data quality so the team can move fast with confidence
Use AI tools to speed up your own work, from exploratory analysis and code generation to automating recurring reporting, as well as innovative DS projects to uncover new opportunities
Work effectively in areas of significant ambiguity, framing hypotheses, defining success metrics, and leading the implementation of solutions to complex, open-ended problems with minimum guidance, and effectively communicate results to the entire organization including senior leaders
Provide technical guidance to junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning
At a Minimum, We’d Like You to Have
A B.A./B.S. degree in technical/quantitative disciplines or equivalent practical experience
5+ years experience with analytics, preferably with a SaaS business
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
A solid foundation in statistics and experimentation, including A/B test design, causal inference, and knowing when a result is truly meaningful
An ability to work independently, run their own projects, host stakeholder meetings, manage expectations of senior leaders and do what is needed to complete the projects with minimal supervision
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills at senior leadership levels
Practical experience working with LLMs, such as calling model APIs, writing and iterating on prompts, or fine-tuning models for specific tasks
Excellent time management and prioritization skills to operate with high autonomy
A product mindset and genuine curiosity about how small businesses and home professionals work
Experience using Tableau
Ideally, You'll Also Have
Advanced degree in a technical field such as Statistics, Operations Research or Engineering
Baseline understanding of US business accounting workflows or ERP integrations like QuickBooks; familiar with the home construction, remodeling, or trade business operations such as the concepts of estimating, invoicing, etc.
Familiarity with evaluating generative AI systems, including approaches for measuring output quality, detecting hallucinations, and using LLMs as evaluators
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience with analytics, preferably in a SaaS business
- Strong proficiency in SQL
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Strong foundation in statistics and experimentation, including A/B test design and causal inference
- Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills at senior leadership levels
- Practical experience working with LLMs, including model APIs, prompt iteration, or model fine-tuning
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Product mindset and curiosity about small businesses and home professionals
- Experience using Tableau
- Advanced degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Understanding of US business accounting workflows or ERP integrations such as QuickBooks
- Familiarity with home construction, remodeling, or trade business operations
- Experience evaluating generative AI systems, including output quality, hallucination detection, and LLM-based evaluation
Houzz Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Houzz and has not been reviewed or approved by Houzz.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive with medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, EAP, and multiple plan options. Plan quality and choice are portrayed as strong for a remote-first tech employer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is considered generous, including flexible or unlimited PTO and paid holidays. PTO usability is cited across many roles, supporting work-life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available and referenced as meaningful support for new parents. Mentions of around 12 weeks for the birthing parent indicate tangible coverage.
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What We Do
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve or design their homes from start to finish. On Houzz, people can find design inspiration, research and hire home professionals, and shop for products and materials to complete their projects. For home professionals, Houzz Pro provides an all-in-one marketing and business management solution that empowers them to stand out, win more clients and manage their projects efficiently and profitably. The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals around the world. Our mission is to provide the best experience for home renovation and design, connecting homeowners and home professionals with the best tools, resources and vendors.
