Data Scientist

About the Role

Ontra is seeking a Staff Data Scientist reporting to our Senior Manager, Data Science. For this job, we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States. For more information on where we employ, please see below. We’re looking for someone excited to harness data-driven insights, collaborate closely with product GM/VP, and strategically influence product development and business outcomes. If you are an experienced data scientist with a knack for measurement architecture, possess strong product and business judgment, excel in executive storytelling, and have a proven track record of bar-raising influence, all while being self-directed in ambiguous environments, we’d love to get to know you!

• Product Data Strategy:
  Collaborate with product GM/VP to harness data-driven insights for enhancing business outcomes and shaping the product's strategic direction.
• Analytical Leadership:
  Conduct in-depth analysis to inform and influence the product roadmap, ensuring decisions are grounded in solid data insights.
• Collaborative Partnership:
  Work closely with the VP of Product to align data science initiatives with strategic product goals and objectives.
• Executive Communication:
  Develop and deliver compelling data narratives to executive teams to effectively communicate findings and drive decision-making.
• Mentorship and Development:
  Guide and mentor team members, fostering a learning environment and continuously raising the standard for the data team.

• Experience:
  
  8+ years in data science, analytics, or applied quantitative work, with at least 2 years at a Senior or higher level. Strong preference for tech lead or manager experience.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Expertise in advanced SQL and fluency in Python or R for conducting analytical workflows.
• Product Impact:
  Proven ability to drive measurable outcomes on products using data, including setting metric frameworks such as north star metrics, funnels, and guardrails.
• Stakeholder Influence:
  Demonstrated ability to present to and influence stakeholders at the VP level or higher.
• Team Development:
  Experience in enhancing the capabilities of the broader data team, with tech lead experience strongly preferred.

Ontra takes individual candidate location, experience, and skills into consideration when determining compensation. The base pay range is listed below. Some positions may be eligible for additional compensation, such as commission, variable compensation, profits interest units, or other equity-based compensation, which are not included in the below base pay range. If you are selected to participate in our interview process, your Talent Acquisition Partner will share more details about the total compensation package for the role.

• United States
• APAC – Hong Kong
• EMEA – United Kingdom

• Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
• Paid flexible time off policy
• Paid parental leave and benefits
• Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
• Company-sponsored learning and development resources, department budgets for professional development, and a robust onboarding program
• Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance

Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need.

Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact people.

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