Senior Data Scientist

Company: Crunchbase
Company: Crunchbase
Department: Engineering
Posted on: 2025-07-15 01:13
Back to jobs New Senior Data Scientist California, United States, Colorado, United States, Florida, United States, Georgia, United States, Illinois, United States, Massachusetts, United States, Nevada, United States, New Jersey, United States, New York, United States, North Carolina, United States, Oregon, United States, Pennsylvania, United States, South Carolina, United States, Texas, United States, Virginia, United States, Washington, United States Apply About Crunchbase Crunchbase is a predictive solution that provides intelligence on private companies, powered by the unique combination of live private company data, AI, and market activity from over 80 million users. We predict private market movements that matter to help investors, dealmakers, and analysts make the right decisions. We are committed to fostering a positive, diverse, and inclusive culture by hiring for potential and embracing individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. We value transparency and openness, believing that an inclusive environment strengthens our teams and enhances our products. Crunchbase has a remote-first approach, and is open to hiring in residents of these states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Maine. Our inclusive remote-first culture, generous PTO policies, competitive pay, and employee wellness benefits set us apart! The Role As a Senior Data Scientist at Crunchbase, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our business vision into tangible features and actionable insights through the power of data. Your contributions will significantly influence the user experience, restructuring how our users engage with and derive value from our products. You'll work at the intersection of data science and product development, turning raw data into meaningful insights that drive business success. What You'll Do Utilize your expertise to enhance and optimize the Crunchbase insights engine, turning raw data into meaningful and actionable insights Collaborate closely with the product team to align data science efforts with business objectives and user needs Engage in all aspects of the feature delivery cycle, from ideation to production, ensuring seamless integration of data-driven features into our products Work closely with internal partners to gather and refine requirements for data-driven features Develop and implement statistical and machine learning models that address user queries and business questions, such as predicting potential investors in a given company Stay current with advancements in data science and machine learning to continuously improve model accuracy and relevance Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business problems and provide data-driven solutions Communicate complex findings and insights in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences Who You Are 4+ years of experience in data science, with a focus on developing and deploying machine learning models. Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex issues for effective collaboration Proven ability to understand products and deliver impactful features to drive business success Hands-on experience and expertise in Python coding Familiarity with a range of analytics and big data tools (e.g., R, SQL, etc.) Passion for identifying patterns in data, showcasing strong analytical skills Proficient with Google Office Suite or related software   You may also be entitled to receive equity and benefits. Salary Range $170,000 - $190,000 USD What Crunchbase Offers:  Competitive salary and equity in the form of stock options Remote first policy Generous Reimbursement policy for learning and development activities Monthly Wellness stipend 14 weeks of fully-paid time off for various life situations (like welcoming a new born or caring for family) Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) 22 Holidays in 2025 Volunteering Paid Time Off Incredible medical, vision and dental benefits for employees and their families (including PPO, HDHP, and INO plans)  401(k) and Roth plans, and free annual financial adviser check-in Monthly internet stipend Work from home allowance to purchase furniture for your work from home space Matching charity contributions for our Townhall awards A team of creative, transparent entrepreneurs driven to accomplish our mission At Crunchbase, we value team members who are passionate and enthusiastic about what we're building here. 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