Data Scientist

SmartNews is a world leader in revolutionizing information and news discovery, dedicated to delivering users pertinent, timely information and upholding quality journalism. We leverage our proprietary machine-learning technology and the prowess of our premier editorial team to deliver essential news to millions of users through our over 3,000 global publishing partners. Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 2012, SmartNews has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore.

Responsibilities as a Data Scientist

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the organization, encompassing product, business development, and engineering.
• Work intimately with product managers, business associates, designers and engineers to prioritize data projects which will optimize business impact and inform product strategy and planning.
• Construct metrics, analytics frameworks, and data science roadmaps to guide decision-making process at all organizational levels.
• Present actionable analytics insights to further expand our understanding of users and content.
• Actively involved in conducting A/B test analysis and provide actionable insights on product/UX changes for user onboarding, engagement, and retention.
• Thoroughly delve into user behavior patterns, product features performance, user acquisition, and develop domain expertise about segments of user behaviors and interests for online news, features, and content

Requirements

• Advanced degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or another analytical field
• A minimum of 5 years of analytical work experience related to apps or websites
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in at least one programming language used for data analysis (Python, R, etc.)
• Prior experience working as a DS lead with cross-functional partners
• Advanced SQL
• Expert knowledge of A/B testing, applied statistics and predictive modelling (fit regression curves, build predictive models, select sample sizes, etc.)
• Business-level English

Nice-to-have experience/skills

• Experience with analysis of digital or mobile user interfaces
• Understanding of machine learning and end-to-end deployment
• Knowledge of data engineering tasks (e.g. data warehousing, model deployment, using data workflow tools like Azkaban or Airflow)
• Experience related to user growth, and product features development and understanding
• Collaborative, assertive, excellent communicator, impact-driven, proactive, contributes to business/product improvement
• Business-level Japanese

Benefits

Benefits available at the SmartNews Tokyo Office

• Lunch and snacks prepared daily in our on-site kitchen facility
• In-office coffee stand offering single-origin coffees, espresso-based drinks, teas, and other seasonal beverages
• SmartSelect, our program to support employee self-development, wellness, and productivity
• All healthcare and social insurance necessary according to Japanese labor law

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Support

• Work visa sponsorship is available for candidates who meet eligibility requirements
• To ensure a seamless transition for candidates relocating to Japan from overseas, SmartNews partners with a professional travel service provider