Sr. Data Scientist

About Slickdeals:

We believe shopping should feel like winning. That's why 10 million people come to Slickdeals to swap tips, upvote the best finds, and share the thrill of a great deal. Together, our community has saved more than $10 billion over the past 26 years.

We're profitable, passionate, and in the middle of an exciting evolution, transforming from the internet's most trusted deal forum into the go to daily shopping destination. If you thrive in a fast moving, collaborative environment where ideas turn into impact fast, you'll fit right in.

The Purpose:

Slickdeals is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help shape how we grow by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to deepen our quantitative understanding of what drives user growth. In this role, you'll combine data science, statistics, and causal inference to develop the frameworks and insights that inform product decisions and shape our growth strategy. As a trusted cross functional partner, you'll turn complex business questions into actionable insights that help us build products our users love.

What You'll Do:

Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to inform product development and growth strategy through data driven insights.

Identify new opportunities, define success metrics, quantify business challenges, and turn open ended questions into structured, high impact analytics projects.

Build scalable measurement frameworks, including lifetime value (LTV) and retention models, to evaluate growth initiatives and support data driven decision making.

Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests to evaluate product changes and validate hypotheses using causal inference, machine learning methodologies, and experimentation best practices.

Develop dashboards and reporting that make key metrics and insights accessible and actionable across the organization.

Translate complex analyses into clear narratives, recommendations, and data stories that influence both technical and non technical stakeholders.

Collaborate across teams to strengthen the data foundation that supports user growth and experimentation at scale.

What We're Looking For:

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Sciences, or another quantitative field.

5+ years of experience in a Data Scientist role.

Strong track record designing, executing, and interpreting A/B tests using causal inference methodologies.

Proficiency in SQL and Python or R, with experience working with large scale datasets and data visualization tools.

Proven experience translating data into actionable recommendations for executives and cross functional teams.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and uncover meaningful insights from complex business problems.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in fast paced, cross functional environments.

LOCATION: San Mateo, CA

Hybrid schedule visiting San Mateo office three days a week (Tues-Thurs).

Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks:

The expected base pay for this role is between $145,000 - $175,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Exact compensation will be discussed during the interview process and tailored to the candidate's qualifications.

Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity package

Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off

A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs

401K matching above the industry standard

Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Work Authorization

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Slickdeals participates in E-Verify. For more information, please refer to E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.

Slickdeals does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.