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DataJobs lists this Sr Data Scientist, Experimentation opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Realtor.com is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead experimentation and analytics efforts from its Austin, TX headquarters. This role focuses on delivering data-informed product and business decisions through rigorous analysis, improved measurement, and AI-enabled self-service reporting tools.
Role Overview
The Sr Data Scientist, Experimentation will own key experimentation, business analytics, and reporting workstreams. The position partners cross-functionally to enhance tracking and data quality, define success metrics, and apply descriptive, statistical, and predictive analytics to uncover insights into consumer preferences, behaviors, and intent.
Key Responsibilities
Support both short- and long-term strategic goals across core product initiatives.
Lead exploratory analysis to identify and size product development opportunities while balancing trade-offs between feature expansion and optimization.
Own learning agendas, design multivariate tests, and convert complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations that influence business decisions and the product roadmap.
Define success metrics for strategic initiatives and deliver high-quality, data-driven analyses highlighting consumer behavior, segmentation, and quality acquisition.
Drive development of self-service AI-enabled reporting tools so cross-functional teams can independently explore, measure, and monitor performance.
Continuously improve tracking and data quality, conduct deep-dive analyses to understand product performance, and address key strategic questions.
Use descriptive, statistical, and predictive analytics to uncover foundational insights that guide product direction.
Required Qualifications
MS/BS in computer science, statistics, mathematics, operations research, or related fields, plus 5 years of relevant experience in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics, with a strong background in product analytics or experimentation.
Proficiency in SQL , Python , Tableau , and Amplitude (or similar analytics tools).
Experience with AI-enabled tools: Streamlit , Claude/MCP , n8n , and Windsurf (required).
Ability to create ETL pipelines using dbt and Airflow .
Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills focused on complex analytical challenges, experimentation, improving user experience, and measurable impact.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain data insights and statistical or ML concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Technologies
Python, SQL, Tableau, Amplitude
dbt, Airflow
Streamlit, MCP, Windsurf, Claude, n8n
Benefits
Inclusive and competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
Family forming benefits
13 Paid Holidays
Flexible Time Off
8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
Immediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs
1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
Free snacks and refreshments in each office location
Location and Work Style
Austin, TX, United States (onsite). Realtor.com emphasizes in-person collaboration, and for most roles employees work four or more days in the Austin headquarters.
Job Details
Category: Data Science & Analytics
Job ID: 3187
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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