[Hiring] Senior Data Scientist @Counterpart Health

Role Description

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will:

• Lead large-scale projects from ideation through enterprise impact.
• Apply a broad problem-solving toolkit to develop both creative and practical solutions.
• Evaluate trade-offs between out-of-the-box and customized solutions, optimizing for speed and effectiveness.
• Implement scalable, bug-free, and well-tested solutions that reduce complexity rather than add to it.
• Understand business challenges and deliver results that meaningfully solve key problems.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders across all levels to align data science efforts with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate risks early, preventing roadblocks that could arise later.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.
• Mentor and collaborate with peers, improving team-wide problem-solving capabilities and technical execution.

Success in this role looks like:

• First 90 Days: By your ability to forecast project impact and leading data driven product performance assessment.
• Beyond 90 Days: Proactive identification and implementation of strategic improvements with data driven strategies and leading toward improved team outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Master’s + 3-4 years of experience or Ph.D. + 2+ years of experience).
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and machine learning tools, including SQL, Python, and relevant ML/statistical packages.
• Experience using data science to drive enterprise value in a business function.
• Comfortable leading projects and experience taking large-scale initiatives from concept to measurable business impact.
• Ability to improve the work of those around you through mentorship, code review, and leadership by example.
• Clear communication of how your work contributes to business goals, ensuring alignment with top-level company objectives.

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Competitive base salary and equity opportunities, performance-based bonus program, 401k matching, and regular compensation reviews.
• Physical Well-Being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental Well-Being: Initiatives such as No-Meeting Fridays, monthly company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous flexible time-off policy.
• Professional Development: Learning programs, mentorship, professional development funding, and regular performance feedback and reviews.
• Additional Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), reimbursement for office setup expenses, monthly cell phone & internet stipend, remote-first culture, paid parental leave for all new parents, and much more!