Research Data ScientistSFAbout Swayable:Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. We are a 40-person team backed by top technology and social impact investors, including Y Combinator. Founded in 2018 by physics PhDs, it is led by the former Executive Director for Digital Strategy at the New York Times.
Clients include major consumer-facing brands (American Express, Airbnb, Paramount Pictures), technology companies (Anthropic, Meta, Amazon), academic researchers (MIT, Yale, Stanford) and mission-aligned civic advocacy campaigns (e.g. on climate, human rights and elections).Joining Swayable means being on a team whose work changes the course of history. The technology we develop is at the leading edge of transforming some of the world's most important campaign organizations and enterprises: combatting disinformation, protecting democracy, and supporting the sustainable growth of consumer-facing brands.
Check our values & culture deck to learn more.About The Role:This is a uniquely exciting opportunity to tackle critical unsolved problems in public opinion research and causal modeling. As a Research Data Scientist (reporting to the Director of Data Science), you'll have the infrastructure and talent around you to turn results into new discoveries, prototypes and features that deliver insights to the world's most important organizations.What You'll Do:Conduct data science research to push our experimental methodologies to the bleeding edge of social scienceDevelop robust tools to uncover insights in experimental dataPrototype data science improvements to core platform featuresCommunicate the results of data science investigations to both internal andWho You Are:Fluency in the python data science stackExpertise in statistical, analytical, and data science methodsExcellent communication and data visualization skillsAbility to work independently, prioritizing multiple important tasks/deadlinesA keen eye for the 20% of effort that delivers 80% of the resultsBeing a flexible team player whose values align with oursPreferred Qualifications:Experience writing and reviewing production-quality python code.Experience working in a fast-moving startup environmentExperience interacting with MongoDB databasesBachelors/Masters/PhD in data science, statistics, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.Benefits:100% Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - no employee contribution requiredGenerous PTOEquity Options401k plan, FSAOngoing professional development investmentsSalary: $125-$165k, dependent on experience and locationSwayable is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to promote an organizational environment that values diversity and fosters growth.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis prohibited by law. The team especially encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.