About Us
Zora is a new kind of onchain social network to express yourself freely, connect with others, and discover the value of your imagination. We believe that by using crypto, we can enable a more equitable system for creators, fundamentally rediscovering the power of the internet.
We’re working tirelessly to make Zora available to as many people as possible with a simple, fun, and rewarding consumer app. Our mission is to make creating on the internet free and valuable.
Who we're looking for
We're seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our Growth team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making and strategy for our product's growth initiatives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop insights, build models, and implement solutions that directly impact user acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of frameworks and metrics to quantify and track the health of our growth ecosystem
- Conduct deep strategic analyses and opportunity sizing to address complex growth questions that drive long-term user engagement
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop data-driven recommendations for improving onboarding funnels, retention, and deeper engagement across the app
- Partner with marketing teams to analyze and optimize user acquisition strategies, providing insights to improve channel effectiveness and user quality
- Design and apply causal inference techniques to rigorously evaluate the impact of growth initiatives and inform strategic decisions
- Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our data infrastructure and pipelines
- Help bolster our experimentation platform and oversee A/B testing processes
- Establish and promote data science best practices and methodologies within the organization
- Support various teams with data-driven insights and foster a culture of data literacy
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, primarily on Growth teams or initiatives
- Strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and/or causal inference to guide decision making at all steps in the growth funnel
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools like Hex
- Experience with experimentation and A/B testing methodologies
- Familiarity with growth metrics in mobile and/or consumer social products
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in fast-paced, startup environments
- Knowledge of user behavior modeling and predictive analytics
Benefits
Zora provides top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a flexible time-off policy, equity, and additional company perks (including stipends for: L&D, internet/phone bill, Ease of Life, and more!).
Values
- Move fast
- Endlessly curious
- A love for the big little details
- A willingness to experiment and be bold
- Do your best work
Location
While Zora’s headquarters are the internet, we have an office located in New York City and have employees all over the world.
