Data Scientist

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

The Knot Worldwide is in search of a full-stack Data Scientist. Our Data Scientists work with stakeholders across all departments within the company. They answer strategic questions and provide insight to internal decision makers ranging from executives and senior management to product managers and team leads. They also work with our product team to develop data driven algorithms that improve features on the website.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create smarter product solutions for our couples and vendors
• Answer strategic questions by analyzing behavioral data
• Communicate, collaborate and present results to clients within The Knot Worldwide
• Explore novel ways to look at our data

SUCCESSFUL DATA SCIENTIST CANDIDATES HAVE:

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. preferred
• Experience implementing auction based business models
• Strong product experience
• Proficiency in key statistical and machine learning techniques (predictive modeling, classification, clustering, text analytics, recommender systems , data mining methods, forecasting, and other advanced techniques)
• Proficiency with R or Python
• Familiarity with common Linux command line tasks and version control software like git or svn preferable
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence others
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and shift gears quickly

At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!   

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.

• You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.

• You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.

• You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes. 

• You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:

We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; New York, NY; and Washington, D.C.

We are seeking applicants residing in the Central or Eastern US time zones to facilitate effective communication with the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.

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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.