Senior Data Scientist, Seller Experience

Company Description

Etsy is the international marketplace for unique and creative products. We create, facilitate, and develop tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of customers globally. Being an employee of , regardless of whether you're a part of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle distinct, meaningful, and large-scale challenges alongside enthusiastic colleagues, all while making a beneficial contribution and preserving the human aspect in commerce.

Job Description

What’s the role?

We are searching for a seasoned analytics expert to stimulate the success of product endeavors at Etsy by offering solid insights, superior measurement methods, and access to metrics, data, and tools required for decision making and optimization.

As the Senior Data Scientist, you will be accountable for:

• Employing sophisticated analytical techniques to assess the influence of initiatives such as targeted promotions and personalized insights to back a platform that links buyers and sellers worldwide
• Undertaking online experiments to assist in enhancing seller performance, while maintaining buyer satisfaction
• Performing analysis and opportunity sizing to help sellers find success on Etsy and create appealing offers for buyers

If you take pleasure in directing strategies with data-driven insights, sharing the story of how we enhance the experience for our users, with teams, senior management, and the community, this just might be the perfect match for you.

This is a full-time position that reports to the Analytics Manager, Product Analytics, and the base range is $130,000 -$164,000 USD annually. Besides the salary, you may also qualify for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This job requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn office either in-person or on a flexible basis. Candidates who live within commuting distance of the Brooklyn Hub may be given priority consideration. Learn more about our Flex and Office-based work modes and workplace safety policies .

What’s the team at Etsy like?

• The role is part of the Product Analytics team which is tasked with driving seller success at Etsy. We collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all stages of development: identifying initial opportunities, refining user experience, analyzing our efforts' impact, and pinpointing areas of improvement. Ultimately, the team's work strengthens Etsy and helps to continually better the Etsy experience!
• Your team is responsible for making Etsy the ideal place for our sellers to expand their business and connect with their customers. With people buying and selling from almost every country globally, and over 100 million items for sale, this role provides an opportunity to make a remarkable impact on the livelihoods of small business owners in our global marketplace.

What does the daily routine look like?

• Lead all the analytical aspects of the product lifecycle from identifying opportunities all the way through to making strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, design, and research colleagues within the Seller Experience to craft a well-defined analytics roadmap.
• Set metrics to ensure strong measurement of product performance and integrate these metrics into team's daily decision-making.
• Lead experimentation, assist teams in forming strong hypotheses, and deliver robust analysis of experimental results.
• Continually assess and refine your technical toolkit; share your learnings with the team.
• Needless to say, this is just a sample of the type of work this role will require! Please assume that your role may also involve other tasks, and that your duties and responsibilities could change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or as in line with local law.

Qualifications

Qualities that will help you succeed in this role are:

• 4+ years of experience as a data scientist or data analyst in which you've used creative problem-solving approaches and independently derived meaning from large data sets with minimal engineering support.
• Proven record of guiding product teams to identify high-impact opportunities, set substantial goals against key outcomes, and make data-driven decisions. Experience working in a two-sided marketplaces environment is preferred.
• Expertise in SQL and skills in R/Python. Eagerness to apply new methods to improve your technical skills. Additional points for experience with the Hadoop ecosystem, Looker, Tableau, or other data visualization software.
• Experience in designing and analyzing online experiments with a solid understanding of A/B testing.
• The ability to perform complex analyses and frequently use advanced statistical methods (e.g. Propensity Score Matching, Causal Impact, Regression Models) in your work.
• Proficiency in distilling complex insights into compelling narratives for senior executives, both verbally and visually.

Additional Information

What's Next

If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and if you wish, include a cover letter. As you may have noticed, Etsy is a place that values individuality and diversity. We don't want you to be like everyone else - we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace encourages relevance, resilience, and longevity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you need an accommodation throughout any part of the interview process due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

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