Applied Scientist - Trust & Safety

March 27

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

Although this job is listed in New Jersey, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

+4 more states

🏄 California – Remote 🏖️ New Jersey – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote 🍂 Massachusetts – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $152.6k - $219.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧬 Research Scientist

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Thumbtack

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Thumbtack is a platform that connects people with local professionals offering various services such as home improvement, repair, and cleaning. Users can search for specific services like house cleaning, handyman work, electrical and wiring repair, and more, getting access to trusted professionals with reviews and cost estimates. The platform is designed to make finding, hiring, and working with professionals simple and efficient, with the convenience of managing everything from one app. It serves millions of people across the U. S. , providing a wide range of services including landscaping, event planning, and more.

1001 - 5000 employees

👥 B2C

🏪 Marketplace

📋 Description

• A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. • We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. • If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. • We need to think a lot about scaling our detection capabilities as well as how to provide robust security and trust for a wide set of users and scenarios.

🎯 Requirements

• Expert knowledge of machine learning techniques, including classification, anomaly detection, and natural language processing (NLP). • Ability to effectively read, write, and debug code in programming languages such as Python • Good knowledge of probability and statistics, including experimental design, optimization, and causal inference • Demonstrated ability to create and drive technical and impactful roadmaps for the business, and lead seamless execution • Ability to break down complex problems rigorously and understand the tradeoffs necessary to deliver impactful projects • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross functional partners of various technical levels

🏖️ Benefits

• Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events • 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown • Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco • WiFi reimbursements • Cell phone reimbursements (North America) • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being