Senior Data Scientist, Robinhood
Experimentation Platform
$187-220k
This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$187-220k
This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- This position requires deep domain knowledge in experimental design and statistical methodology
- Prior experience in developing experimentation tooling capabilities is preferred
- PhD or master’s degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, engineering or natural sciences
- At least 2+ years of experience in statistics, design of experiments, A/B testing, causal inference; prior experience in building or significantly contributing to an experimentation platform is a plus
- Deep understanding of statistical methodologies, including A/B testing, multivariate testing, adaptive experimentation techniques and machine learning algorithms
- Excellent programming skills, including expert-level familiarity with either Python or R programming languages
- Demonstrates strong communication, proactiveness, creativity, and prioritization skills
What the job involves
- The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future
- Data Scientist here works with other data scientists and engineers to collect, organize, and analyze data from all parts of our business to power these decisions
- We are seeking an experienced data scientist to join our Experimentation Platform Team
- In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening our experimentation strategy and driving excellence in our experimentation processes
- Evaluate current experimentation practices across the organization and identify opportunities for improvement
- Improve the statistical methodologies underpinning our experimentation platform
- Enhance the quality and velocity of our experimentation capabilities
- Develop best practices for experimentation across the organization
- Contribute to the roadmap by helping to define and prioritize future initiatives
- Partner with the engineering team to develop platform capabilities that support a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making
- Consult with data science and engineering teams to provide guidance on statistically valid approaches to problems
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Its innovative model thrives on premium features like increased buying power and extended trading hours, attracting a younger audience drawn to meme stocks like AMC and GameStop.
But Robinhood's not just about quick thrills. The company claims its mission lies in catering to "the unmet needs of the next generation," evidenced by its "Robinhood Retirement" launch, targeting gig-economy workers often excluded from financial planning. This commitment to accessibility aligns with its core values.
However, 2023 brought unexpected turbulence, as Robinhood became entangled in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy scandal when it emerged that the US Department of Justice seized hundreds of millions of dollars of the company's shares tied to FTX founder Bankman-Fried. Despite these challenges, Robinhood successfully bought back the missing stock, and its impact on democratizing finance remains undeniable.
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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
39% female employees
-23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company benefits
- Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
- Comfort & care - Annual lifestyle stipend
- Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
- Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships
Company values
- Safety First: Robinhood is a safety-first company
- Participation is Power: At Robinhood, the rich don’t get a better deal
- Radical Customer Focus: We exist to make our customers happy
- First-Principles Thinking: We make bold bets and challenge the status quo
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Articles
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder.
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