# Lead Data Scientist, Product

Hiring organization: [Descript](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/descript)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7bd7ee1a-6cac-4e81-8332-6f8e1e05f30e

Listed on Descript's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 200000 – 250000 USD per year

## Summary

This is a lead data scientist role focused on driving product growth and experimentation strategy at an AI-powered audio/video editing platform. The position suits someone with strong statistical and SQL skills who wants to shape a company's analytics culture and growth direction at a well-funded startup.

_Our summary, not Descript's wording._

## Skills named

A/B Testing, Python, R, SQL, Statistical Analysis

## Required

- 5–8 years as a Data Scientist or similar role
- 3+ years in a growth function
- Strong statistical analysis and A/B testing knowledge
- Strong SQL skills
- Proficiency in Python or R
- Business and product intuition

## Nice to have

- Experience at a fast-growing startup

Apply on Descript's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/descript/jobs/7780518003?gh_jid=7780518003