Data Scientist

April 27

Mercari, Inc.

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Create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell

Mercari • Mobile • Smartphone • C2C • Flea Market

1001 - 5000

Description

• Deep Data Exploration: Dive into complex datasets, applying advanced statistical methods and machine learning to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights within our C2C ecosystem • Strategic Roadmap Development: Partner with product teams to design and execute A/B testing experiments, rigorously analyze results, and quantify impacts on core KPIs. Shape the product roadmap based on your findings • Insight Communication: Effectively communicate complex data-driven insights to diverse stakeholders, tailoring your message to both technical and non-technical audiences • Sophisticated Modeling: Develop predictive models to understand key marketplace dynamics, including customer lifetime value (CLTV), user churn, recommendation systems, pricing optimization, and fraud detection • Data Architecture Expertise: Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and dashboards, ensuring seamless data access and insights generation across the organization • Mentorship and Collaboration: Support the growth of junior analysts and data scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within our data-driven organization

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data science, preferably with a focus on e-commerce or marketplace platforms • Mastery of Python, SQL, and Big Data technologies (BigQuery preferred) • Expertise in statistical concepts, A/B testing methodologies, and experimental design • Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms (supervised and unsupervised), feature engineering, and model evaluation • Domain Experience: In-depth knowledge of C2C marketplace dynamics, user behavior modeling, and e-commerce metrics • Superb Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex models in clear, concise terms, visually and verbally, to inform strategic decisions • Bonus Points: Experience with Looker, Jupyter Notebooks, and other data visualization tools • Bonus Points: Experience in natural language processing (NLP) for analyzing user feedback and reviews • Bonus Points: Passion for marketplaces and the user-centric dynamics of C2C platforms

Benefits

• Flexibility: Work remote from anywhere in the US and receive flexible time off • Wellbeing: Top-notch insurance plans, best-in-class new parent offerings and access to mind and body wellness apps • Growth: As we grow, your career opportunities grow, we provide access to new tools, technologies and learning opportunities • Comprehensive and total rewards: We provide a strong financial foundation and rewards that go beyond the paycheck • Teamwork: We are each other's biggest fans- we celebrate from virtual coffee breaks to recognition programs