Location: New York

Working Time: Full-Time

Department: Engineering

Who Are We?

• Our Mission: Increase government transparency to connect and empower. We're building the first "gateway" that helps businesses and individuals make sense of messy government data.
• Why: Corporations, lawyers, lobbyists, non-profits, and individuals alike are still using spreadsheets and archaic government websites to understand how bills impact their industry. They deserve a 21st century tool that streamlines how we make sense of pending legislation, and enables a more transparent and accessible lobbying process.
• Investors: $9M raised from Bonfire Ventures, Communitas (frmr CEO @Thomson Reuters), Tom Spengler (CEO @Granicus), WndrCo, Motivate Venture Capital, Amplify.LA, StageVP, Jarl Mohn (Founder of E! & Former CEO of MTV & NPR), Nick Allen (Founding Product Designer at Snapchat), and Hon. Tony Coelho (Former Congressman, US House Majority Whip, & Primary Sponsor of American Disabilities Act).
• Customers: Include Fortune 500 Companies, AM Law 100 Global Law Firms, and Government Organizations
• Team: Passionate and hungry (both literally and figuratively), looking to build cool stuff to benefit everyone!
• Where: we are a small team primarily based in NYC.

Role

We are looking for an exceptional and skilled Data Scientist to join our growing team and become a key driver of our company’s success. As our first dedicated Data Science hire, you’ll play a pivotal role in building data-driven insights that directly influence our product and strategy. You’ll collaborate closely with our Data Engineering team, ensuring your work integrates seamlessly into our systems and delivers measurable value.

This role requires someone who thrives on turning data into action, is able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and has a strong track record of solving complex problems with a product-first mindset.

This is a remote-first position but people within commuting distance of Brooklyn will be prioritized - we like to get together to connect and catch up.

Your Background

• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Python, with experience managing and manipulating large-scale datasets.
• Data Architecture: Familiarity with modern data architecture, including data lakes, pipelines and cloud-based platforms.
• Product-focused Mindset: Proven ability to deliver Data Science solutions that drive measurable product and business outcomes.
• Statistical and Machine Learning Knowledge: Experience serving predictive models in production. Solid understanding of statistical methods, machine learning techniques and best practices in data management.
• Analytical Mind: Analytical experience validating and understanding experimentation results.
• Collaboration and Communication: an exceptional ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences with clarity and confidence.
• Fast Learner: You quickly learn new concepts, and you easily pick up new skills.
• Determination: You love challenges, and persist when problems become complex.
• Passionate: You’re passionate about politics and increasing government transparency. 🗽

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with working in a startup or similarly dynamic environment.
• Experience with or a keen interest in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks or other cutting-edge AI and data science technologies.
• Previous experience in a managerial or leadership role.
• Familiarity and experience with querying and processing tools like Airflow and Spark.
• Experience building with and deploying to AWS (or similar cloud infrastructure such as GCP).
• Proficiency with tools and platforms for visualizing your results, ensuring insights are actionable and clear.

Compensation

• $170,000 - $190,000 Annual Salary
• Favorable Equity

Perks and Benefits

Autonomy 🚀

• Full autonomy in a high-growth startup.
• Work with a small tight-knit team, passionate about making government more transparent and accessible via thoughtful design that is relied on by countless organizations for their daily work.

Generous Time Off 🏝

• Unlimited PTO & Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays + Election Day 🇺🇲

Taking Care of Your Future 🙏

Benefits

• Health Insurance:
  • Anthem Blue Cross Platinum PPO 15/40/10%
  • Anthem Blue Cross Gold PPO 30/500/20%
  • Anthem Blue Cross Silver PPO 45/1750/40%
  • Anthem Blue Cross Bronze PPO 4600/50%
• Dental Insurance:
  • Guardian 2500 with Adult & Child Ortho
• Vision Insurance:
  • Guardian 10/20/150
• Life Insurance:
  • $100,000 Life

401(k) with a Company Match

• Our plan provides you an opportunity to defer compensation for your long-term savings (Pre-tax and Roth).
• We will match up to 3.5% of your total eligible compensation.

💡 Interested? Email us your resume at: careers@abstract.us

At Abstract, we're cognizant of systemic issues in our industry that have created inequalities in opportunity for many communities. We acknowledge the fact that women and underrepresented minorities are hesitant to apply for a role they feel they don't check all the boxes for. Even if you don't check all the boxes in this posting, we highly encourage you to apply anyway! It would be our pleasure to get to know you and see if you're a fit for any of our teams.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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