Data Scientist - DI

Similarweb is the leading digital intelligence platform used by over 3500 global customers. Our wide range of solutions power the digital strategies of companies like Google, eBay, and Adidas.
We help our customers succeed in today’s digital world by giving them access to data-driven insights, competitive benchmarks, strategic analysis, and more.  
In 2021, we went public on the New York Stock Exchange, and we haven’t stopped growing since!   

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to join our Digital Insights (DI) department, which specializes in professional services for our super premium customers.
This role will report to our DI Team Manager in the, R&D.

Why is this role so important at Similarweb?

Similarweb is a data-focused company, and our unique AI and machine learning capabilities are the center of our business. 
As part of this role, you will create data models that help analyze the petabytes of data we receive from various sources, and research and develop new features and capabilities for our product solutions

As a data scientist in the DI team, you will work on the very core of the company. Part of your role will be to turn raw data into usable metrics and develop new models and statistical algorithms to support out-of-the box requests from customers who want custom digital insights. The DI department’s customer centric and business-oriented nature also means you will be supporting a team of data analysts and consultants who interact directly with customers. Together with them, you will translate the voice of these customer into best-in-class digital insights.

So, what will you be doing all day?

Your role as part of the R&D department, and as part of the DI team means your daily responsibilities may include:

• Analyzing data from various sources, and turning it into usable input
• Understanding various use cases from different customers, and creating models that can translate these cases into meaningful insights
• Initiating newly defined tasks from exploration to proof of concept
• Owning the finalization of defined tasks (from POC to deployment in production)
• Collaborating with data engineers to make sure we reach the desired production results
• Owning the ongoing validation process for existing metrics
• Collaborating and brainstorming best practices with other teams within the R&D department
• Deploying machine-learning models into production for an ongoing use

This is the perfect job for someone who:

1. Holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics or any other relevant field - Required

1. Has 2+ years of experience with statistical and machine learning tools - Python, R, etc.
2. Communicative and verbal abilities to lead and guide customers through the logic of custom-built models
3. Has previous experience developing machine learning/ image processing/NLP or similar algorithms
4. Demonstrated experience utilizing probability theory and statistics
5. Familiarity with SQL
6. M.Sc. in Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics or any other relevant field - Strong advantage 

*All Similarweb offices work in a hybrid model, so you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home with the benefits of building face to face connections with fellow Similarwebbers.*