About the job
About Us
At Propel, we are dedicated to creating innovative technology that enhances the social safety net for all Americans. Our team of approximately 100 passionate individuals is committed to ensuring that everyone has the resources they need to succeed.
The Role
We are on the lookout for a Product Data Scientist who will play a crucial role in shaping our core product offerings, including our marketplace. This position is pivotal in driving impactful business decisions and enhancing the lives of our users through insightful data analysis, A/B testing, personalization, and comprehensive research.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong intuition for data, exceptional communication abilities, and proficiency in SQL and Python.
Your Impact:
- Contribute to software systems that serve millions of low-income Americans.
- Drive transformative change through insightful data analysis and investigations.
- Maintain robust data pipelines to ensure the integrity and trustworthiness of data.
- Collaborate with product teams, starting with the marketplace team, and extending to government benefits, marketing, and growth teams.
- Communicate effectively with team members throughout projects and code reviews.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a startup environment.
- Proficiency in SQL and either Python or R.
- Experience leading research initiatives on product and system enhancements.
- Exceptional ability to translate questions into data-driven insights with appropriate complexity.
- Quantitative mindset with a strong foundation in probability distributions, causal inference, and cost-benefit analysis.
- Experience in a startup setting or the capability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
- Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Eagerness to learn new methodologies and robust prioritization skills.
- A genuine passion for making a positive impact on our users' lives.
- Preferred: Experience in developing production machine learning systems.
- Desirable: Familiarity with government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Section 8.
At Propel, you will enjoy:
- Meaningful work with a strong shared mission.
- A remote-friendly work environment with a pet-friendly culture.

