Senior Product Data Scientist

At MyFitnessPal, we believe health starts with what you eat. Our mission is to create products that not only delight our users but also foster long-term engagement and loyalty.

We are seeking a talented Senior Product Data Scientist to join our team and help drive product improvements, analyze user behavior, and enhance user retention, which will be critical in shaping the future of our product. You will leverage your analytical skills to interpret complex data sets, understand user behaviors, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that will inform product development and marketing strategies. Your work will directly impact how users interact with our products, helping to increase user satisfaction and loyalty.

Technologies and languages we work with include: AWS, Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL, Scala, Python, SQL, Amplitude, Branch, braze, Tableau. We care more about your general statistical modeling skill than your knowledge of a specific language and or framework.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform large-scale hypothesis testing and statistical analysis to find insights in complex analyses including:
  • Customer segmentation, clustering and lifecycle analysis
  • New business opportunity analysis and modeling, particularly for new product features
  • Predictive modeling to forecast user growth and product adoption
  • Dynamic pricing optimization
  • Predictive churn & retention modeling
  • Predictive behavior modeling for customer health success
  • Metric sensitivity analyses to identify leading indicators
• Partner with product leadership to solve business problems and identify trends for growth opportunities (i.e. suggest new analyses, experiments, user cohorts)
• Most importantly, be a trusted partner to our product managers and help them succeed in their mission to improve our product
• Live our core values in all you do:
  • Be Kind and Care
  • Live Good Health
  • Be Data-Inspired
  • Champion Change
  • Leave it Better than You Found It
  • Make It Happen

Qualifications to be successful in this role:

• MS in Computer Science, Data Science or other quantitative disciplines OR additional 2+ years of relevant experience
• 4-6 years of industry experience with machine learning and 3 years of experience supporting digital consumer products (preference given to subscription products)
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms (e.g., decision trees, random forests, clustering) 
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other data analysis languages 
• Ability to apply data science to real-world problems, capable of breaking down complex problems into key components where data science and AI can be utilized
• In-depth knowledge of Statistics/Probability/Machine learning
• Ability to provide written and oral interpretation of highly specialized terms and data, and ability to present this data to others with different levels of expertise
• Curious Mindset - We are looking for someone who enjoys seeking the truth through data - if you ever found yourself bringing in out-of-the-box datasets and theories because you just had to figure out why a number moved this is the job for you
• Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% travel will be required for this position

Please consider applying even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Research shows you can still be considered for a position if you meet some of the requirements. At MyFitnessPal, we’re building a fitness product for everyone and believe our team should reflect that. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at MyFitnessPal ranges from $140,000 - $170,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, MyFitnessPal offers a wide range of comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, parental planning, mental health benefits, annual performance bonus, a 401(k) plan and match, responsible time off, monthly wellness and technology allowances, and others.

Exciting Full-Time Employee Benefits, Perks and Culture

Face-to-Face Connections: We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.

Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Responsible Time Off benefit. 

Give Back: Use  your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.

Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.

Family-Friendly Support: Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships.  We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters. 

Wellness Comes First: Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.

Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make. 

Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.

Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities  to continuously grow and enhance your skills. 

Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.

Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.

Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match.

At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.

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