Sr. Data Scientist

Who we are

Marathon Data is on a mission to redefine the landscape of brand measurement by modernizing and connecting it to financial results. Founded by proven brand and B2B software builders (cofounders of Chubbies Shorts, which was acquired for nine figures and then led a ten-figure IPO, and Loop Returns, the largest returns and exchanges platform on Shopify), we aim to build a robust, modern data infrastructure that empowers businesses to measure, analyze, and optimize their brand’s impact on financial performance.

As we build the only reliable dataset that fully encompasses what it takes to make a large-scale, profitable brand, we also plan to use the latest ML/AI technologies to explore new opportunities for our customer brands to automate and enhance their demand-generation activities.

At Marathon Data, we thrive at the intersection of creativity, psychology, and mathematics. Our culture is driven by a relentless pursuit of increased customer profitability through innovative solutions, empathetic interactions, and actionable insights.

Our team is dedicated to transforming our customers' data into actionable insights and meaningful metrics. As we gear up for our next development phase, we’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist who’s a master at their craft.

What we need

• 5+ years of data science experience
• 2+ years of experience with Bayesian Regression
• 2+ years working on marketing mix modeling (MMM)
• 2+ years working with modern data science libraries like numpy, pandas, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to advance an existing model to the next level

What we would like to see

Model Advancement: The ideal candidate has in-depth experience fine tuning, and expanding upon existing models. In this role you will be working hand-in-hand with some of the top professionals in the field who are building cutting-edge models to address the problem of brand measurement. Your role will be the support the expansion of these models, and to fine-tune those models for our end users.

Bayesian Regression: We expect you to help us set the direction of our models - both existing and greenfield - which requires a solid understanding of Bayesian regression methods, along with concepts like priors, adstocks, etc.

Cross-Functional Experience: You have worked closely with marketing teams, understanding the nuances of marketing strategies and marketing-specific terminology.

Who you are

Passionate about Data Science: You live and breathe data science and have a body of work that showcases your love for building and advancing high impact, and accurate, data science models.

A Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex problems and finding innovative solutions that drive forward project goals.

A Team Player: You understand that outstanding achievements are seldom made alone and value collaboration and communication as much as coding.

Detail-oriented: You pay close attention to the details of your code and user interface, ensuring the highest quality of the end product.

A Lifelong Learner: You're committed to learning and adapting, staying ahead of the latest trends and best practices in front-end development.

What we offer

• Flexible time off
• Remote first culture
• Competitive salary and very competitive equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and Family Coverage

Please submit your resume if this sounds like a good fit. We look forward to working with you.