Data Scientist, Machine Learning (Risk)

Location: Palo Alto, CA (hybrid)

NEXT's mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We're doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.

Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you'll find NEXT.

Since 2016, we've helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We're backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that's where you come in.

We are looking for a driven Data Scientist to help us bring machine learning to the insurance industry. As a data scientist at Next Insurance, you will work on a wide range of projects, including building predictive risk models, fine-tuning user experience and optimizing internal operations. You will enable us to make the best use of our proprietary data, supplemented with novel data sources which you get to assemble creatively.

What You'll Do:

• Research and develop predictive models (we typically start with a POC and then work with Product and Engineering counterparts to transition to production)
• Iterate and pivot quickly to deliver MVP solutions. Design quick experiments to maximize learning
• Understand the data and dig deep to extract actionable insights
• Think creatively and outside the box to answer desired experimental questions
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, marketing, business intelligence, insurance operations, customer support, senior management, and external partners

What We Need:

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in data mining, machine learning and/or statistical analysis
• Experience in writing both agile exploratory analyses as well as production-level code in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate the results of analyses clearly and effectively
• Fluency in Python and the standard numerical packages
• Fluency with data extraction/ manipulation tools (preferably SQL & Pandas)

The US annual base salary range for this full-time position is $113,000 - $210,000. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NEXT employees also have the opportunity to receive equity and a generous benefits package.