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Our vision at Descript is to build the next-generation platform for fast and easy creation of audio and video content. We are trusted by some of the world's top podcasters and influencers, as well as businesses like BBC, ESPN, HubSpot, Shopify, and The Washington Post for communicating via video. We've raised $100M from leading investors such as the OpenAI Startup fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, and Spark Capital.
As an early member of the data science team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our growth strategy, strengthening our data-informed decision making culture, and helping scale the business. Take ownership of user acquisition and activation through deep understanding of the space and strong thought partnership with Marketing and Product leads
Proactively identify growth opportunities and influence growth strategy through in-depth analysis and actionable insights
Evolve our data culture, set the best practices so the teams move fast and slow as needed while maximizing learning
5+ years of experience in a Product Data Scientist or similar role within high-growth tech companies, with 3+ years working on a growth-focused team.
~ You bring a strong grasp of statistical analysis, experimentation, and causal inference, and know when to apply the right methods.
~ Fluency in SQL and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or R.
~ Prior experience at a fast-growing creative tool startup is a plus.

Descript is building a simple, intuitive, fully-powered editing tool for video and audio — an editing tool built for the age of AI. We are a team of 150 — with a proven CEO and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors (OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital).
Descript is the special company that's in possession of both product market fit and the raw materials (passionate user community, great product, large market) for growth, but is still early enough that each new employee has a measurable influence on the direction of the company.
Benefits include a generous healthcare package, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time. We're looking to hire people who are local and able to join us at the office when needed. We're flexible, and you're an adult—we don't expect or mandate that you're in the office every day. Descript is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We believe in actively building a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions to better allow our employees, products, and community to thrive.Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
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