Data Scientist

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

Button is a data-driven company committed to harnessing the power of data and machine learning to build the very best products for mobile commerce. As a Data Scientist you will continue the tradition of data-driven product innovation by working closely with engineers and product managers on existing and nascent products for the mobile economy. Within product and engineering you will evangelize mathematical approaches to measurement and analysis and make our organization stronger in the process.

Button is based in NYC and has employees distributed throughout the US and UK. This position is for NYC or Remote.

As a Data Scientist you will:

• Contribute to the design, testing, and iteration of the machine learning algorithms that form the backbone of Button’s PostTap SMS and App products
• Work with our data warehousing systems to design, build, and maintain analyses and performance visualizations for key customers, major product initiatives, and other internal needs.
• Work closely with engineering to design and implement A/B testing of consumer and customer facing product features

We look for teammates who:

• Are able to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Have an insatiable desire to sharpen your skills in analytics, communication, product, and strategy
• Are confident contributing to products and deliverables in collaboration with experts in engineering, product, and sales

Experience level:

• Skilled in Markov Decision Processes and Bayesian Statistics
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with linear algebra, Monte Carlo methods, SVM, Model Selection, and optimization
• Familiar with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Comfortable with AWS, distributed computing, and large-scale data sets
• A desire to produce production level code and contribute to the engineering codebase
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Button is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.