About the job
At Profound, our mission is to empower companies to harness and manage their AI presence effectively. As a Data Scientist, you will be instrumental in mapping the interactions between humans and AI, enabling brands to transform AI into their most formidable advocates. Your role will involve constructing predictive models, creating innovative sampling methodologies, and enhancing brand visibility in AI-centric search environments like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Your contributions will significantly influence how businesses define their footprint in the generative AI landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and enhance predictive models to analyze and forecast AI-driven search patterns.
Design advanced sampling and data classification techniques to elevate AI-driven brand insights.
Utilize large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP) to derive valuable insights from unstructured text data.
Manage large datasets, ensuring efficient querying, cleaning, and classification processes.
Conduct A/B tests and implement experimental frameworks to evaluate impact.
Collaborate with the founding team to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies.
Candidate Profile
Minimum of 3 years of experience in advanced analytics within technology, marketing, or advertising sectors.
Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with practical experience in querying and analyzing large datasets.
Strong expertise in data sampling methods such as stratified sampling, bootstrapping, and extrapolation.
Solid foundation in predictive modeling and the application of machine learning techniques to predict event frequency.
In-depth knowledge of large language models, their constraints, and practical applications.
Enthusiastic about staying updated on AI research, particularly in multi-modal AI and advancements in LLMs.
Adaptable to a fast-paced, high-performance startup culture.
Work Environment
This role will be based in our Union Square, NYC office, designed for individuals who thrive on speed, iteration, and impactful contributions. We are open to providing visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates.
The expected base salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $260,000. Profound offers a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive array of benefits. The final compensation will be determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

