Location: Remote (US-based only)
Industry: Tech, Data Science, People Search
Salary: Highly Competitive + Stock Options + Bonuses
Spokeo is on a mission to make the world more transparent with data, and we need your expertise to help us harness the power of machine learning, graph theory, and big data to solve complex, real-world challenges. As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll work with cutting-edge data-driven solutions to uncover hidden relationships, solve matching problems, and revolutionize the way people find information. Your work will directly shape products that help millions of users re-connect with family, fight fraud, and improve lives across the globe.
Join a remote-first company where the possibilities are endless, and the work is meaningful. If you’re excited about working with massive data sets, solving complex entity resolution problems, and driving strategic decisions — this role is for you!
What You'll Do:
Lead the Way in Data-Driven Decisions (25%): You’ll be at the helm of driving informed decisions that improve how our products are built, executed, and adopted. Your insights will power key changes that move the needle.
Collaborate & Innovate (20%): Partner with product managers, marketing, and engineering teams to understand our business needs and use data to influence product strategies. Your collaborative spirit will help us grow together.
Automate & Ensure Quality (15%): Create smart anomaly detection systems and quality assurance metrics to ensure that our models are performing optimally and consistently. Your work will be the safeguard for top-tier data quality.
Communication is Key (15%): You’ll be the go-to expert, developing best practices in quantitative analysis and sharing your findings across teams. Your presentations will translate complex data into actionable insights.
Ad-Hoc Analysis (15%): Dive deep into ad-hoc analyses, answer critical business questions, and present solutions that make an immediate impact.
Stay Ahead of the Curve (10%): Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest tech trends and apply cutting-edge methods to solve real-world business challenges.
What You've Done:
Proven Experience: You have 5+ years of experience in analytics, data mining, and predictive modeling, ideally in B2C or internet-scale environments.
Master of the Tools: You’re proficient in SQL and Python and comfortable working with PySpark. You’ve handled terabyte-scale data sets, scaling solutions that meet complex needs.
Tech Savvy: You’re highly skilled in data visualization and know how to create dashboards, reports, and visuals that communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Communication Pro: You’re an excellent collaborator, able to work seamlessly across teams and cultures, leading projects from start to finish with minimal guidance. You make your work accessible and impactful for everyone you work with.
Why You'll Love Working at Spokeo:
Be Part of a Transparent Mission: At Spokeo, transparency isn’t just a buzzword — it’s our core mission. You’ll be directly contributing to making the world more connected, with a focus on solving complex challenges that have a real-world impact.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy unlimited PTO, mental health resources, and a remote-first work culture that values flexibility. We believe in taking care of our people so you can do your best work.
Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer a highly competitive salary, stock options, an annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits like 100% medical/dental/vision coverage and a 401k plan to ensure you’re set for the future.
Growth & Learning Opportunities: As part of a company that’s evolving, you’ll have the chance to shape your career and expand your skills with course reimbursement and access to industry-leading tools.
Our Core Values:
At Spokeo, we believe in collaboration, innovation, and quality. Our six core values are:
- Listening with empathy
- Understanding the why
- Clarifying with data
- Innovating to learn
- Collaborating to achieve
- Insisting on quality
Ready to Join Us?
We’re looking for data scientists who are excited about leveraging massive data sets and machine learning to solve problems in ways that matter. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and want to be part of a remote-first team that values your insights and expertise, we’d love to hear from you.
Spokeo is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and innovative team where everyone’s ideas are valued.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make an impact with data and contribute to a company that’s changing the way the world connects, apply today! You’ll be part of a team that’s not only growing but thriving, and your work will directly contribute to the future of data transparency.
