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Motion Recruitment Partners LLC

Data Scientist / Product Focused / User Retention

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC, Palo Alto, CA, United States


We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with a deep understanding of user behavior, retention strategies, and acquisition modeling to join a fast-paced, product-focused organization. This role is at the forefront of driving growth and engagement through advanced data insights, A/B testing, and predictive analytics. The ideal candidate has experience working in a high-growth, user-centric environment and is passionate about leveraging data to improve product experiences and optimize key performance metrics.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data science, preferably in a product-focused company with a heavy emphasis on daily active users.
  • Proven expertise in A/B testing, experimental design, and measuring the impact of product changes on user behavior.
  • Strong proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
  • Experience with user acquisition, retention, and churn prediction models.
  • Advanced skills in SQL and Python (or R) for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
  • Familiarity with attribution modeling and customer journey analysis.
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets and cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for stakeholders.

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI.
  • Knowledge of product metrics, including DAU/MAU ratios, LTV, and cohort analysis.
  • Familiarity with customer segmentation techniques and personalization strategies.
  • Exposure to data-driven product development in the e-commerce, media, or social networking space.
  • Ability to collaborate with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to define and measure success metrics.

What You Will Be Doing:

Tech Breakdown:

  • 50% Data Analysis and Modeling
  • 30% Experimentation and A/B Testing
  • 20% Collaboration with Product and Growth Teams

Daily Responsibilities:

  • 60% Designing and executing experiments to measure user behavior and retention strategies.
  • 30% Developing models to predict and optimize user acquisition, retention, and engagement.
  • 10% Reporting and communicating actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
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