Lead data science work on the Matching team: translate product goals into analytics and ML problems, design and analyze A/B tests, mine data for product insights, and collaborate to develop and test production models that improve user matching.
Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted
In today's digital world, finding genuine relationships is tougher than ever. At Hinge, we’re on a mission to inspire intimate connection to create a less lonely world. We’re obsessed with understanding our users’ behaviors to help them find love, and our success is defined by one simple metric– setting up great dates. With millions of users across the globe, we’ve become the most trusted way to find a relationship, for all.
About the Role
Hinge is seeking a versatile Senior Data Scientist to work on product development initiatives on our Matching team. From assessing opportunities and experiments through analytical techniques to modeling user experience with machine learning, you as data scientists at Hinge will inform and evaluate product feature development and strategy. In turn, your work will deeply influence how millions of Hinge members use the app and connect with each other.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of product managers, researchers, designers and engineers to develop and iterate on product features and strategy
Translate product objectives to data science problems and vice versa
Apply statistical inference to draw rigorous conclusions from data, especially through designing and analyzing A/B tests and working on strategic insights that drive product strategy
Use a combination of exploratory analysis and data mining techniques to generate actionable insights about user experience and user problems
Collaborate with AI team to develop, iterate, and test production models (e.g., targeting)
What We're Looking For
5+ years of experience as data scientist
Experience with A/B testing
Strong working knowledge of SQL and Python (R is acceptable but we use Python at Hinge)
Strong knowledge of statistics and machine learning
Superb communication skills
Ability to balance rigor with practicality
Deep sense of intellectual curiosity
Excellent collaboration skills and a track record of cross-functional influence
As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
Fertility Support: You’ll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates– Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents —that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.
At Hinge, our core values are…
Authenticity: We share, never hide, our words, actions and intentions.
Courage: We embrace lofty goals and tough challenges.
Empathy: We deeply consider the perspective of others.
Diversity inspires innovation
Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.
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