Data Scientist - Wish / San Francisco, CA, US

Want to join our NEW centralized data science team working on company level data projects?

Data driven decision-making is an integral part of life at Wish. It drives our success with customers and merchants. We’re looking for talented Data Scientists to continue to improve our user experiences and grow the business through data and quantitative techniques.

You should have an extensive background in a quantitative field and have a track record of using data to drive the understanding, growth, and the success of a product. You should be impact-driven, self motivated, and resourceful.

For Internal Use Only

We are looking for Data Scientists to work on one or more of the following areas:

• Apply statistics techniques to improve Wish’s experimentation platform and process.
• Apply economics methodologies to understand and improve Wish’s two-sided marketplace.
• Apply optimization techniques to improve Wish’s logistics and overall user experiences.
• Apply machine learning techniques to improve Wish’s product and operation.
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field.
• A minimum of 2 years of Data Science experience in technology or research industry.
• Proficient in Python or R
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated track record of successful projects in applying quantitative techniques to improve a product or business.
• 4+ years work experience in technology or research industry.
• Domain expert in one of the fields: statistics, machine learning, optimization, and economics.
  
  

Why Wish

Wish is transforming the way the world shops by offering a convenient and personalized mobile shopping experience. Our mission is to offer an unlimited selection of affordable quality goods to be accessible for everyone on a global scale. We bring together world-class technical talent with a passion for connecting relevant products to relevant people.

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Wish values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on any legally-protected class or characteristic. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.