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ApolloApolloUnited States

Staff Data Scientist - Product

Staff Data Scientist focused on product analytics, driving product strategy and optimization through data insights, A/B testing, ML, and analytics infrastructure for a SaaS platform.

205k – 295k
Remote5+ YOEData Science

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Translate business needs into data analysis and actionable insights to optimize product performance and user experience for both existing and new products.
  • Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to identify critical product questions and provide data-driven solutions.
  • Develop and maintain a scalable, reliable, and accurate analytics infrastructure to support product decisions.
  • Establish and maintain best practices for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Deliver actionable insights and recommendations focused on landing tangible product impact.
  • Help foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within the product teams.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data used for analysis and reporting.
  • Support 0 to 1 product launches by identifying key metrics and analyzing early-stage product data when applicable.

What You Bring

  • Strong experience in product analytics or a similar data-focused role, with a proven ability to impact product strategy and decision-making through data.
  • Expertise in translating complex data into insights that are actionable for cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with data analytics tools and platforms (e.g., Looker, Amplitude) is a plus but not required.
  • Experience in building and maintaining reliable analytics infrastructures.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with 0 to 1 product initiatives is a plus, though not required.
  • A high level of accountability, a passion for continuous learning, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or related analytical field of study, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Deep experience in working with exploratory analysis projects related to cohorting, time series analysis, and funnel analysis/optimization is required.
  • Expert-level proficiency in influencing product strategy with SQL, A/B testing, machine learning, statistical analysis, and related tools like R, Python, SAS, etc., is required.
  • Previous or current experience supporting SaaS (Product-Led Growth) companies with uncovering gaps and recalibrating activation metrics (e.g., aha/habit moments) is a huge plus.
  • Experience with Product Analytics tools to track end-to-end journeys/funnels (e.g., Amplitude, Heap, Mixpanel) and analyzing events within those products is essential.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a high level of adaptability and a strong product sense, ensuring insights align with customer needs and product goals.

Compensation & Benefits

  • The listed Pay Range reflects the total cash compensation inclusive of annual base salary and annual bonus as applicable.
  • Tier 1 Pay Range (San Francisco, New York City, Seattle): $236,000—$295,000 USD
  • Tier 2 Pay Range (All other US Locations): $205,200—$256,500 USD
  • Additional benefits may include: equity; company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Skills

SQLA/B TestingMachine LearningStatistical AnalysisPythonRSasAmplitudeHeapMixpanelLookerCohort AnalysisTime Series AnalysisFunnel Analysis

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