Wingify - Lead Data Scientist - R/Python/Scala (5-8 yrs)

Company Overview :

Wingify is a leading global SaaS company, specializing in creating and marketing powerful digital experience optimization products. Our flagship product, VWO, is a widely adopted platform for A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, and website personalization, helping companies maximize their website conversions and improve customer experience. At Wingify, we pride ourselves on being data-driven and using cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative solutions to our clients worldwide.

At Wingify, our Data Science Team tackles diverse research challenges in Digital Experience Optimization, crafting cutting-edge solutions to help businesses grow. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role, directly engaging with senior leadership while fostering a culture of learning through experimentation. You'll collaborate with teams across product development, engineering, and customer success to create impactful solutions, blending business insight with rigorous research.

What You'll Do :

- Develop Advanced Algorithms for Optimization and Experimentation :

- Dive deep into research papers and transform complex theories into actionable models.

- Build and run simulations to validate algorithm efficacy.

- Tackle exciting challenges such as personalization, multivariate testing, and generating insights from A/B test data.

Build and Deploy Intelligent Products :

- Collaborate with developers and product managers to design user-centric features.

- Simplify complex data insights and hyperparameters to make them accessible to customers.

- Shape new products that address critical customer needs.

Enhance and Maintain Core Statistical Engines :

- Continuously improve our Bayesian statistical A/B testing engine.

- Solve real-world customer issues like outlier detection, sample ratio mismatches, and A/A test anomalies.

- Develop innovative features based on emerging customer requirements.

Engage with Customers to Address Needs and Challenges :

- Collaborate directly with customers to gather first-hand feedback and insights.

- Educate users on experimentation nuances and support statistical inquiries.

- Use customer inputs to inform and drive research initiatives.

Explore New Research Frontiers :

- Conduct personal research to discover novel statistical methods.

- Identify trends and innovations in experimentation through competitor analysis.

- Propose groundbreaking solutions to enhance product capabilities.

What You Bring :

- Experience : 5-8 years in Data Science, with a strong research background and a track record of publications.

- Expertise : Deep understanding of Statistics and Mathematics, particularly in the experimentation domain.

- Programming Skills : Proficiency in R, Python, Scala, Java, C++, or similar languages for simulations; SQL experience is a bonus.

- Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Personality : Creative, passionate, and collaborative.

Why Join Us?

- Work at the forefront of digital optimization and experimentation.

- Collaborate with a talented, dynamic team that values innovation.

- Gain exposure to a unique blend of research and business-driven projects.

- Make a direct impact on customer experiences and business outcomes.

A Typical Day Could Include :

- Enhancing VWO's statistical engine for greater performance and reliability.

- Conducting competitor research to uncover new trends and methodologies.

- Designing tools and methods to support continuous optimization.

- Assisting customer-facing teams with statistical challenges.

- Exploring new statistical approaches to refine our products.

Join Us :

If you're passionate about blending rigorous research with customer-centric product development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of digital experience optimization.