Applied Scientist, Customer Growth - Remote

Overview

The Applied Scientist for Customer Growth at Thumbtack will focus on developing and deploying advanced AI models to enhance growth marketing and demand partnerships, ultimately delivering profitable growth.

In Short

• Drive applied science initiatives with a focus on business impact.
• Build and deploy AI systems, including customer lifetime value models and LLM-powered systems.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data to support model development.
• Balance speed and scientific rigor in solution design.
• Ensure reliability and performance of deployed models.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in applied AI/data science with model deployment experience.
• Proficiency in Python for coding and debugging.
• Familiarity with agentic software engineering tools.
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and experimental design.
• Ability to drive impactful technical roadmaps.
• Experience in cross-functional project execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Diversity and equal opportunity workplace.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Supportive work culture focused on candidate safety.