Data Scientist, Business Analytics

at  Thumbtack

A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That’s why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes — knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry — we must be doing something right.
We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.
At Thumbtack, we’re creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we’re looking for someone excited to join the team.

• 2+ years of professional experience
• Advanced command of SQL
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Ability to develop compelling written narratives to explain analyses and make recommendations
• Exemplary analytical problem solving skills and business judgment; ability to ask the right questions, identify missing information and synthesize insights from data
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional partners (product marketing, finance, etc.) to think through product strategy and execution questions

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As a data scientist on the business analytics team, you will work with the leadership team on a daily basis to unpack business performance and insights to influence decision making and long-term strategy. You will work across reporting and infra, monthly business performance readouts and quarterly board reporting, forecasting, and analytical deep-dives, all of which are relied heavily upon leaders to understand the current state of the business where it’s headed.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define, measure, and track the key metrics that measure Thumbtack’s success
• Design and build key company data tables, dashboards, and insights tools that power decisions across the company, and evolve them as our product and business change
• Conduct in-depth analyses to answer key questions that are critical to Thumbtack’s strategy
• Support and improve company revenue forecasting model, and forecasting/planning process
• Partner effectively with teams across the company, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, as well as Thumbtack’s leadership team
• Contribute to our team and company data culture through peer collaboration, training, coaching, and more