Product Data Scientist

About Us

Propel is on a mission to build technology that strengthens the social safety net. We’re a passionate team of ~100 Propellers who envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive.

The Role

We’re looking for a Product Data Scientist to help drive decisions on our core product, including our marketplace, to generate business impact and have a positive impact on our users’ lives. The role will consist of A/B testing, personalization, business analytics, and deeper research to inform major company decisions. 

An ideal candidate would have strong data intuition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to execute fluently in both SQL and Python.

Here's how you'll impact the company:

• Contribute to software systems used by millions of low-income Americans
• Drive change through impactful data analysis and investigations
• Maintain reliable data pipelines to ensure trustworthy data.
• Work with product teams, starting with the marketplace team, but also potentially including the government benefits team, marketing, and growth.
• Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of startup experience
• Fluency in SQL and either Python or R
• Experience leading research efforts on product and system opportunities 
• Exceptional skills at converting questions into data analysis and insight, with just the right level of complexity. 
• Quantitative mindset, strong at working with probability distributions, causal inference, cost-benefit analysis.
• Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguity
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topics
• Eagerness to learn new techniques, strong prioritization skills
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of our users
• Preferred: Experience writing production machine learning systems
• Nice to have: Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8

At Propel, you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of mission
• Remote-friendly work environment with a dog-friendly office in Downtown Brooklyn. The team meets in-person for optional retreats.
• 20 Days of PTO
• 4% 401K match
• $10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options
• A strong equity package that reflects the leveling and anticipated impact of this role
• Propel builds compensation bands referencing the 75th percentile of compensation for companies like us. Expected compensation for the role as scoped is $160,000 - $185,000 and will be based on how a candidate matches to our internal leveling guide. Bands may be expanded if someone is leveled more senior than the role was initially scoped.

Additional Considerations:

• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
• We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity in, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
• Background Check Requirement: For roles with access to confidential employee or customer information, a background check may be conducted following a conditional offer. All background checks are handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

More About Propel

Propel is a technology company that’s strengthening the social safety net for people who receive government benefits. Over 5 million Americans trust the free, modern Propel app to manage their government benefits, save money, and get updates when their benefits change. We’ve also partnered with renowned institutions and organizations like Vote.org, GoFundMe, and GiveDirectly.

Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed company that holds its social mission at its core. We're proud to be supported by a blend of nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas.

Learn more about our impact from the press

• Fintech Company Propel Announces $10 Million Fund For Food Stamp
• Late Show With Stephen Colbert
• How to Propel the Fight Against Poverty in America
• How Tech is Helping Poor People Get Government Aid
• Propel Routes Money to those Who Need it Most
• How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients
• Recipients Affected By Government Shutdown
• How hunger relief groups say you can help feed your neighbors during the shutdown and beyond
• Helping our Users Navigate this Crisis

Join us, and let's build something amazing together!