Data Scientist

Candy’s mission is to deepen our interaction with experiences that bring us joy. As fans. As collectors. As people creating lives, we’re passionate about living. We know that relationship because we’ve chased it since we were kids. We are unapologetic fans and momentous collectors who see limitless possibilities in the digital revolution that’s disrupting – more like exploding – the way we engage and experience our favorite sports, music, art, and cultural icons.

We know the passion of being a die-hard fan and the need for the experience beyond the bleachers. We’re building a fully immersive storefront where fans can not only buy, sell, and trade their digital assets, but also experience a fully immersive marketplace that gives our users enablement beyond imagination with their digital assets.

Fandom. Reimagined.

OUR INVESTORS:

• Michael Rubin- Founder & CEO of Fanatics & Philadelphia 76ers co-owner 
• Mike Novogratz - CEO of Galaxy Digital, Pioneer Investor
• Gary Vaynerchuk- CEO of VaynerMedia, Social Media Entrepreneur

SO YOU WANT TO JOIN CANDY?

We are looking for a experienced Data Scientist to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will help drive the analytics for our technology and product driven teams to bring insightful recommendations to our business. You will play a major role in owning high impact product areas, driving transparency through reporting, identifying the value of existing data, and informing product strategy through opportunity and deep dive examination.

This role entails partnership with all parts of our organization. If you are detail and process oriented, excited to gain broad exposure to all parts of a business, interested in building a startup, and LOVE Data, then this role is for you!

We are creating a unique NFT ecosystem that will shift the way fans interact with their favorite cultural icon, music, art and sports. At Candy, we are in search of creative minds that are excited to take on difficulties in the immediate while providing vision to the future.  

As our Most Valued Player, You Will…

• Monitor critical metrics and investigate when necessary.
• Perform root cause examination.
• Translate data insights into product recommendations.
• Develop new features for our insights domain.
• Work with the team to develop a ML algorithm to drive insight .
• Create models and evaluate trends with key stakeholders, providing recommendations to the business on how to improve those models.

You have experience with… 

• Building great relationships with internal and external partners and putting forth impactful examinations that directs to meaningful business impact.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Data Scientist.
• Expert level usage of SQL or Hive.
• Coding in R, Python or Pyspark and using Machine Learning or regressions to explain and predict business outcomes.
• Strong visualization skills and experience with BI tools (ex. Looker).
• A strong desire and aptitude to add to our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Working with Product teams is a plus.

You’ll Love Working here because...

• Our People. You will be working with the top players who are the most enterprising, fun, encouraging, and innovative heads and teams. Aka, people you can be proud to work with!
• Our Mission. We believe that we are building something great and that the finest things we create will make the world a better place. Our goal is to deepen our relationship through experiences to fans and collectors globally.
• Perks. Our team-based culture provides the foundation for people to do their greatest work and constantly learn and grow. We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, stock options, health coverage, and unlimited vacation. Given that we’re an early-stage startup, our benefits package continues to evolve as we do. Your ideas and suggestions matter to us! 

Our  Core Values

• Trust. We safeguard the goal. We believe we will only succeed if we earn trust – trust of our people, trust of our customers, trust of our partners. We will aim to achieve and keep faith at all times.
• Innovation. We dream big. We’re endlessly curious and constantly searching for the best, the better, and the never-before imagined.
• Excellence. We take big swings. We have high expectations of ourselves in everything we do.
• Grit. We drive past the finish line until the last second. Giving up is not an option. We will always find a way. 
• Inclusion. We are a team player, and we are in it together. We believe that diverse thinking comes from different thinkers, and we need all perspectives to come together and win.
• Authenticity. We are the real deal and always authentic in what we create, our dealings with others, and in who we are as human beings. 
• Accountability. We carry the ball. We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We will be fair and honest and take responsibility for our actions.

Total Compensation Range (Base + Equity): 190k-290k per year

Our compensation package currently breaks down into a base salary and an equity component for all employees. The candidate’s seniority and the evaluations made of that candidate during the interview process determine compensation.