Data Scientist, Zipline
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Communications and task management solution
Job no longer available
Communications and task management solution
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To transform how retail operates by making it easier for employees to do their jobs.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
- Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar role, with a focus on the retail domain
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, along with experience using libraries and frameworks for data manipulation, analysis, and machine learning (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow)
- Solid understanding of statistical methods, experimental design, and hypothesis testing
- Experience working with large-scale datasets and proficiency in SQL and data querying languages
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations
- A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and leveraging data science to drive business impact in the retail industry
What the job involves
- Zipline is looking for a skilled Data Scientist to leverage data-driven insights and advanced analytics to drive strategic decision-making and deliver actionable solutions for our retail SaaS platform
- As a key member of our Data team, You'll collaborate with a diverse team of innovators to transform raw data into strategic gold mines, uncovering hidden gems and unlocking untapped potential for our retail partners
- Utilize machine learning techniques and statistical analysis to develop predictive models and algorithms that optimize various aspects of the retail experience, including demand forecasting, task management, and inventory control
- Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization
- Leverage datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities that others might miss
- Work closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams to integrate data science solutions into our retail SaaS platform, ensuring seamless implementation and scalability, and delighting our customers
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand business requirements, define success metrics, and communicate findings and recommendations effectively
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and retail technology to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge in the market
Our take
Zipline is a communication and task management platform that helps business HQs across a range of industries to communicate with their field teams. In the modern digitising landscape, its tools empower staff to increase productivity and boost morale by providing agile communication and engagement solutions, granting the ability to relay true and timely information where it needs to be.
The platform ensures that all communication channels are simplified into a single system. This means employees don't have to coordinate information from different sources - avoiding the loss of, or failure to prioritise, crucial information.
Zipline counts a host of national chains amongst its client base, including Sephora, L.L.Bean, Gap, Hy-Vee, Lush Cosmetics, TOMS and Torrid. As the first solution on the market to combine communication and task management, the company cemented itself as a must-have tool for many businesses and continues to add more and more different industries to the list of those it serves.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2021
$30m
SERIES B
May 2019
$9.6m
SERIES A
Total funding: $39.6m
Company benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Wellness allowance
- 401k plan
- Computer accessories and office set up
- Education stipends
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jeremy Baker
(Co-Founder)Experienced Founder and Software Developer, having set up MightyHive and worked at Yahoo! as a Senior Prototyper.
Melissa Wong
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked for 3 years at Horn Group, holding various Sales and Account Management roles. Prior to that, she managed Corporate Communications at Old Navy.
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