Lead Data Scientist, Compass
$175.5-195k
Real estate technology platform
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Real estate technology platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$175.5-195k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help everyone find their place in the world.
Role
Who you are
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- 5+ years of experience in data science with a proven track record of conceptualizing, leading, and delivering highly successful, end-to-end data science projects
- Deep expertise in key data science domains (e.g., time-series forecasting, deep learning, causal inference)
- Extensive practical experience architecting solutions using a broad range of methodologies (e.g., prediction, segmentation, NLP)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and SQL for complex data manipulation, statistical analysis, and model development
- Hands-on experience productionizing machine learning models and strong familiarity with MLOps concepts and workflows
- Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and applying advanced methodologies to solve ambiguous business problems
- Strong advocate for clean code principles, software engineering best practices, and technical standards
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with a proven ability to understand the broader business context, evaluate tradeoffs, and align analytical projects with organizational goals
- Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members, overseeing project quality, and investigating root causes of complex technical challenges
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Experience in the Real Estate industry or other market-driven domains is a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Scientist to join our data science team
- In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analysis to solve our most complex problems
- You will set the standard for data science excellence, architect scalable solutions, and help define the long-term analytical strategy
- You will partner with senior business stakeholders and engineering leaders to uncover insights, develop cutting-edge data-driven solutions, and drive initiatives that directly shape company-wide strategic planning, resource allocation, and product innovation
- Lead the end-to-end development, validation, and deployment of large-scale predictive models and algorithms that inform strategic business decisions and market trend analysis
- Design and execute rigorous data-driven research to analyze the impact of multi-faceted factors on business outcomes, tackling the organization’s most highly ambiguous and open-ended problems
- Collaborate deeply with senior business stakeholders and engineering partners to identify strategic opportunities, translate overarching business goals into complex analytical frameworks, and deliver high-impact actionable insights
- Synthesize and communicate highly complex methodologies, technical trade-offs, and strategic findings clearly to both C-level executives and technical audiences
- Act as a technical mentor to other data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, rigorous peer review, and adherence to state-of-the-art methodologies
Our take
Compass uses an AI-driven platform to smooth out and speed up the process of buying, selling, or renting property. It functions much like a traditional broker, but employs tech to reduce the time, uncertainty, cost and friction of transactions for buyers, sellers and agents.
It's disrupting a sector so far largely averse to tech innovation, allowing users to close deals in less time than the industry average of 30-45 days. Compass is now the largest independent real estate brokerage in the USA, with over 29,000 agents nationwide.
In 2025, Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate in a major leap that cements its place among the biggest players in US property. By uniting leading brokerage brands and expanding its agent network on a massive scale, Compass strengthens both its reach and its tech-driven platform. This adds new revenue opportunities, positioning the company to help shape the future of real estate.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jul 2019
$370m
SERIES G
Sep 2018
$400m
SERIES F
Total funding: $1.5bn
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Leadership
Robert Reffkin
(Founder & CEO)After 2 years at McKinsey, Robert worked as a Lazard Associate and White House Fellow. They joined Goldman Sachs in 2006, where they worked as VP of Principal Investment before leaving in 2012 to found Compass. Alongside this, Robert ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise $1 million dollars for for youth education and enrichment programs.
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