Data Scientist, Optimization/ML

Captions is the AI-powered creative studio. Millions of creators around the world have used Captions to make their video content stand out from the pack and we're on a mission to empower the next billion.Based in NYC, we are a team of ambitious, experienced, and devoted engineers, designers, and marketers. You'll be joining an early team where you'll have an outsized impact on both the product and company's culture.We’re very fortunate to have some the best investors and entrepreneurs backing us, including Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Uncommon Projects, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, Antoine Martin, Julie Zhuo, Ben Rubin, Jaren Glover, SVAngel, 20VC, Ludlow Ventures, Chapter One, Lenny Rachitsky, and more.Check out our latest milestone and our recent feature on the TODAY show and the New York Times.• * Please note that all of our roles will require you to be in-person at our NYC HQ (located in Union Square) **Responsibilities:• Partner with other scientists and cross-functional colleagues in the company to frame problems mathematically and within business context.• Perform exploratory data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of problems.• Develop and fit statistical, machine learning, or optimization models, such as for pricing and LTV.• Write production model code; collaborate with Software Engineers to implement algorithms in production.• Design and implement both simulated and live experiments.• Analyze experimental and observational data; communicate findings; facilitate launch decisions.• Be a mentor to other team members and a data-driven thought leader to cross functional colleagues.Preferred Qualifications:• PhD in a quantitative field such as Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with a focus on optimization and machine learning.• 2+ years of professional experience as a data scientist is desirable, but we will consider promising less experienced candidates.• Strong proficiency in Python for model building and implementation in production, and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to build a great business.Benefits:• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans• 401K with employer match• Anything you need to do your best work• We’ve done team off-sites to places like Paris, London, Park City, Los Angeles, Upstate NY, and Nashville with more planned in the future.Captions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Please note benefits apply to full time employees only.