Data Scientist, Corporate

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<p><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a5868fbaa6ba287e749ca1/77ff2cd5-09c8-4a61-88bd-787add2597f1/SHOT_06_INVESTOR_DATA_MM_220322_099.jpg" width="800" style="max-width: 100%;"></p> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.</p> <p>Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world’s top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.</p> <p>We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by <em>Inc.</em> as a <a href="https://www.inc.com/profile/yipitdata">Best Workplace</a> for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.</p> <p><strong>What It’s Like to Work at YipitData:</strong></p> <p>YipitData isn’t a place for coasting—it’s a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals.</p> <p>From day one, you’ll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers.</p> <p>Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Ownership That Matters</strong>: You’ll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes</li> <li><strong>Rapid Growth</strong>: We compress years of learning into months</li> <li><strong>Merit Over Titles</strong>: Trust and responsibility are earned through execution, not tenure</li> <li><strong>Velocity with Purpose: </strong>We move fast, support each other, and aim high—always with purpose and intention</li> </ul> <p>If your ambition is matched by your work ethic—and you're hungry for a place where growth, impact, and ownership are the norm—YipitData might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.</p> <p><strong>About The Role:</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our core Panel Science team. Our team is dedicated to building an uncompromising, mathematically rigorous single source of truth for enterprise consumer analytics.</p> <p>In this role, you will work across a highly sophisticated data engine that bridges foundational statistical modeling, complex data infrastructure, and advanced analytical product architecture. Whether your deep expertise lies in refining core statistical baselines, optimizing heavy computational models, or architecting scalable logic libraries, you will have a massive impact on how enterprise-level consumer insights are delivered.</p> <p><strong>This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can sit in NYC (where our headquarters is located), one of our office hubs, or anywhere else in the US.</strong> However, depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding. <strong>We expect East Coast work hours.</strong></p> <p><strong>As Our Corporate Data Scientist, You Will:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Statistical Modeling &amp; Distribution Optimization:</strong> Design, validate, and deploy robust, scalable optimization frameworks and distribution models to ensure complete mathematical integrity across downstream metrics.</li> <li><strong>Methodology &amp; Panel Foundations:</strong> Explore and execute complex methodologies, evaluate methodological trade-offs, and implement advanced statistical procedures.</li> <li><strong>Analytical Logic &amp; Governance:</strong> Partner cross-functionally to transition ad hoc code into standardized, version-controlled templates and logical libraries. You will ensure analytics are structured cleanly to power diverse product surfaces, ranging from interactive dashboards to LLM-driven applications.</li> <li><strong>Infrastructure &amp; Performance Optimization:</strong> Partner closely with Data Engineering to optimize code performance and scale analytical workflows. You will help transition complex statistical calculations from standard database queries into efficient, production-grade cloud compute architectures.</li> </ul> <p><strong>You Are Likely To Succeed If:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 4–5 years of professional data science experience. 2-3 years of experience with an advanced degree.</li> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in a highly quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline). A <strong>Master’s degree is strongly preferred</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Mathematical Proficiency:</strong> Exceptional expertise in working with, modeling, and optimizing for <strong>statistical distributions</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Technical Stack:</strong> Advanced proficiency in <strong>Python or R</strong> and expert-level <strong>SQL</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Key Advantages (Big Plus):</strong></li> <ul> <li>Direct experience working with <strong>panel data</strong> or longitudinal consumer data.</li> <li>Hands-on experience analyzing <strong>receipt data</strong> or transaction-level consumer data.</li> <li>Experience working with <strong>Databricks</strong> and scaling advanced compute workloads.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <p><strong>Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>We care about your personal life, and we mean it. We offer flexible work hours, flexible vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more!</li>