Data Scientist - Core Product at Nextdoor
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
#TeamNextdoorNextdoor is where you connect to the neighborhoods that matter to you so you can belong
Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on.Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services
Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 315,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries.Meet Your Future NeighborsAs a Data Scientist at Nextdoor, you will help design and oversee product experiments, and own complex analysis to drive company and product strategy
We use a semi-embedded team structure, in which a group of data team members works on a specific product or pillar, interfacing directly with product and engineering stakeholders
The Data Science group is made up of people from a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives, trained in fields as wide-ranging as economics, psychology, geology, physics, statistics, and operations research
We are the mathematical decision scientists for the product development organization and play an active and collaborative role in building and improving the product.At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment experience, providing a flexible experience for our valued employees.The Impact You’ll MakeAs a Data Scientist on the Core Product and Engagement team, you will partner with Analytics Engineers to execute CP data foundation roadmaps, collaborate with our cross-functional teams to develop and execute key ecosystem roadmaps, and define/own the ways we measure success and elevate experimentation capabilities of the team.We are looking for an entrepreneurial and driven data scientist to accelerate our efforts and be a major part of our data-centric culture
This person will work closely with various cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, design to develop and deliver metrics, analyses, solutions, and insights.Successful candidates will exhibit technical acumen, product sense and business savviness and be enthusiastic about making an impact through timely execution
You are passionate about leveraging the power of data to drive product changes with quality and agility.Your responsibilities will include:Experiment design: Make sure we run experiments efficiently and accurately, including monitoring early feature development through tracking post-release follow-upsDevelop and share key strategic insights through data analysis, evaluating the performance and impact of the product teamBuild scalable metrics and dashboards to inform product strategyPartner with cross-functional teams to support product development efforts (including product, design, engineering, marketing, and operations)Care deeply about data quality and empowering employees to leverage data to help them succeed in their careers and help Nextdoor growParticipate in in-person Nextdoor events, trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and other team building exercisesBuild in-person relationships with team members and contribute to the KIND culture that Nextdoor valuesWhat You’ll Bring To The Team4+ years of data science and product analytics experience.BS and/or MS in a quantitative discipline: statistics, operations research, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, physics, economics, etc.Experience in applied statistics and statistical modeling in at least one statistical software package, preferably PythonExperience in designing trustworthy experimentation and analyzing complex product a/b testing resultsExperience identifying, designing, and delivering ergonomic tables to amplify speed + accuracy of key analysis and self-serve reports.Experience developing and executing on key ecosystems, understanding roadmaps, and building new capabilities (e.g., customer segment framework)Expert knowledge of SQL, Python programming, including common scientific computing packages and data science tools such as numpy, pandas, and scikit-learn Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize, simplify and explain complex problems to different types of audiences, including executives and compile compelling narrativesAbility to solve ambiguous business problems with structured analytics frameworkInnate curiosity around finding meaningful insights that inform the way we think about and develop both our product and our business strategiesRewardsCompensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create one overall rewards package.The starting base salary for this role is expected to range from $168,000 to $200,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role
Compensation may also vary by geography. We also expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role
With equal quarterly vesting, your first vest date would be within the first 3 months of your start date.Overall, total compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications
We have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of great health plans. At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities
To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we seek to serve
We encourage everyone interested in our purpose to apply
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people
In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For information about our collection and use of applicants’ personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice, found here.
Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on.Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services
Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 315,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries.Meet Your Future NeighborsAs a Data Scientist at Nextdoor, you will help design and oversee product experiments, and own complex analysis to drive company and product strategy
We use a semi-embedded team structure, in which a group of data team members works on a specific product or pillar, interfacing directly with product and engineering stakeholders
The Data Science group is made up of people from a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives, trained in fields as wide-ranging as economics, psychology, geology, physics, statistics, and operations research
We are the mathematical decision scientists for the product development organization and play an active and collaborative role in building and improving the product.At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment experience, providing a flexible experience for our valued employees.The Impact You’ll MakeAs a Data Scientist on the Core Product and Engagement team, you will partner with Analytics Engineers to execute CP data foundation roadmaps, collaborate with our cross-functional teams to develop and execute key ecosystem roadmaps, and define/own the ways we measure success and elevate experimentation capabilities of the team.We are looking for an entrepreneurial and driven data scientist to accelerate our efforts and be a major part of our data-centric culture
This person will work closely with various cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, design to develop and deliver metrics, analyses, solutions, and insights.Successful candidates will exhibit technical acumen, product sense and business savviness and be enthusiastic about making an impact through timely execution
You are passionate about leveraging the power of data to drive product changes with quality and agility.Your responsibilities will include:Experiment design: Make sure we run experiments efficiently and accurately, including monitoring early feature development through tracking post-release follow-upsDevelop and share key strategic insights through data analysis, evaluating the performance and impact of the product teamBuild scalable metrics and dashboards to inform product strategyPartner with cross-functional teams to support product development efforts (including product, design, engineering, marketing, and operations)Care deeply about data quality and empowering employees to leverage data to help them succeed in their careers and help Nextdoor growParticipate in in-person Nextdoor events, trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and other team building exercisesBuild in-person relationships with team members and contribute to the KIND culture that Nextdoor valuesWhat You’ll Bring To The Team4+ years of data science and product analytics experience.BS and/or MS in a quantitative discipline: statistics, operations research, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, physics, economics, etc.Experience in applied statistics and statistical modeling in at least one statistical software package, preferably PythonExperience in designing trustworthy experimentation and analyzing complex product a/b testing resultsExperience identifying, designing, and delivering ergonomic tables to amplify speed + accuracy of key analysis and self-serve reports.Experience developing and executing on key ecosystems, understanding roadmaps, and building new capabilities (e.g., customer segment framework)Expert knowledge of SQL, Python programming, including common scientific computing packages and data science tools such as numpy, pandas, and scikit-learn Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize, simplify and explain complex problems to different types of audiences, including executives and compile compelling narrativesAbility to solve ambiguous business problems with structured analytics frameworkInnate curiosity around finding meaningful insights that inform the way we think about and develop both our product and our business strategiesRewardsCompensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create one overall rewards package.The starting base salary for this role is expected to range from $168,000 to $200,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role
Compensation may also vary by geography. We also expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role
With equal quarterly vesting, your first vest date would be within the first 3 months of your start date.Overall, total compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications
We have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of great health plans. At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities
To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we seek to serve
We encourage everyone interested in our purpose to apply
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people
In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For information about our collection and use of applicants’ personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice, found here.
