About the Role

Houzz is looking for a world-class data scientist to join our data science team. This team is focused on uncovering critical insights and delivering models to leverage those findings thus powering intelligent business decisions. As a Data Scientist here at Houzz you are on the front line of building better products for our customers. As a key role in our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our data science strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to leverage data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, and mentoring data scientists. Your expertise will be instrumental in solving complex business challenges, enhancing our products and services, and fostering a culture of data-driven excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with leadership, product, marketing, engineering, operations and finance teams to identify, define and launch strategic and operational initiatives to scale our business 

• Design, develop & deploy necessary KPIs to measure the health of the product and of the business 

• Develop and deploy predictive models to optimize the product 

• Partner closely with product teams to contribute to overall product strategy 

• Identify and recommend enhancements to the data infrastructure 

• Measure and effectively communicate results to the entire organization

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data science strategy that aligns with the company's objectives. Identify opportunities to leverage data science for competitive advantage.

• Work closely with stakeholders across the organization, including product, engineering, marketing, and sales teams, to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions

• Over time lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development

At a Minimum, We’d Like You to Have

• An M.S degree in a technical discipline such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, operations research or economics 

• 5+ years data science experience dealing with complex problems in subscription product, user retention, search & ranking and lead allocations

• Machine Learning experience building models with different techniques like Random Forests, GBDTs, Neural Networks etc

• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills 

• Be a self starter, with an ability to work independently and deliver quality results

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and proactively drive for process improvements to drive our platform forward with a metrics-driven, continuous improvement approach

• Outstanding leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and develop talent

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Ph.D. in a technical discipline such as statistics, mathematics, computer science

• Experience deploying machine learning models to production

• Experience with the hadoop data stack; HDFS, Presto & Hive 

• Experience developing models using modern neural network architectures like Transformers etc.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
 

This role has an annual starting salary range of $150,000 - $185,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Houzz. Also, depending on the role, you could be eligible for an equity award. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and specific work location.

Benefits and perks include:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Home internet stipend

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Maternity/paternity leave program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

• 401(k) retirement savings plans (Pre-Tax and Roth)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution 

• Healthy at Houzz program

Houzz is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When applying for a role at Houzz, we guarantee your application will be considered regardless of your sex; race; color; gender; national origin; height or weight; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

We embrace and celebrate the value that diversity brings to an organization. Diverse backgrounds and different points of view help Houzz provide the best experience for our community. Houzz is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through projects and initiatives, such as employee resource groups, that support Houzzers’ efforts to be themselves and share their lives at work.

If you would like assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@houzz.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Houzz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans

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Be Who You Are and Do What You Love at Houzz 

About Houzz

When founders Adi and Alon remodeled their home, they were frustrated by the lack of resources and inspiration to help them articulate a vision and select the right pro to make it a reality. 

So they built Houzz. 

Houzz is now the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for products. Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably. 

Our Mission and Core Values

We're proud to say there's no one quite like us. Houzz is a community-centric, innovative tech company that continues to disrupt the home renovation and design industry. Our mission-driven culture is rooted in our core values, and we’re all here for one purpose: make the home remodeling and design process more fun and productive for everyone. 

Our Mission

To create the best experience for home renovation and design.

Our Core Values

We’re a Community

We put our community of Houzzers, industry professionals and homeowners first. We approach our work with care, humility and respect. We deliver value to our community through our products and services.

We Build the Future
We are visionaries who challenge the status quo. We are creative, innovative and curious. We embrace change and different ideas to drive our industry forward. 

We Make Things Happen
We are solution-seekers and self-starters. We listen, move fast and empower our teams to deliver extraordinary results and products. We play to win.

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