Lead Data ScientistSan Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NYAbout the TeamThe Analytics team is looking for Data Scientists to guide measurement, strategy, and tactical decision-making using Advanced Analytics approaches, as we expand our platform across the globe. Data Scientists at DoorDash work to uncover insights and turn them into actionable recommendations, helping drive decisions for the entire organization. Analytics is very integral to all operational areas at DoorDash.About the RoleData Science at DoorDash involves diving deeper into our data to solve crucial business problems, ideate & run experiments to solve for insights gleaned from this deep dive and work with a cross-functional team to drive real-world operational change.
This is a rare operational and actionable data-driven experience.We solve many exciting challenges from all three sides of our marketplace including customer acquisition, balancing supply and demand, fraud and support, marketing, marketplace efficiency, and more. If you enjoy finding patterns amidst chaos, are excited to build a market from 0 to 1, and have experience using analytics to affect revenue, growth, operations or beyond, we're looking for someone like you!You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…As a senior individual contributor, mentor and influence junior Data Scientists in investigating complex issues and uncovering key drivers of our businessInfluence the Product and Operations roadmap by making actionable recommendations based on dataInterface frequently with senior leadership to showcase your team's work and tackle complex business problemsDrive measurement strategy for the area under scope, defining success metrics and implementing best practices around experiment design and statistical analysisDevelop a strategic learning roadmap based on data observations, strategic questions, and hypothesesWe're Excited About You Because You Have…A degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a similar domain8+ years of experience in Data Science and Product Analytics, primarily in related industriesStrength in leading through your technical chops, and ability to leverage it appropriate in the business contextDeep understanding of, and hands-on experience with experimentationExperience with data pipelinesExcellent communication and cross-functional working skills, including the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences and influence strategic decisionsMust be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis