Sr. Data Science Engineer at Recurly
Denver, CO 80201
About the Job
Broomfield, CO / Denver, CO / Boulder, COEngineering – Platform Engineering /Full Time Exempt /HybridAbout Recurly:Recurly, Inc., a SaaS company, provides a versatile subscription management platform to manage the entire subscription lifecycle for market-leading brands worldwide
Subscription businesses such as Sling TV, FabFitFun, Cinemark and Fubo.tv depend on Recurly to harness the power of the subscription model and drive recurring revenue growth
Since its launch in 2009, Recurly has deployed subscription billing for thousands of companies across 55 countries
Our platform empowers billions of credit card transactions and has enabled customers to recover nearly $1.2 billion in revenue in 2023.Recurly is backed by Accel-KKR, a leading technology-focused private equity firm with over $10 billion in capital commitments
The partnership offers Recurly access to significant capital and resources to make continued investments in technology and platform innovation and expand our go-to-market initiatives.Recurly is growing! Join us to make subscriptions a competitive advantage for businesses worldwide
Recurly is a leading enterprise subscription billing platform that serves companies of all sizes, including some of the largest Fortune 500 organizations in the world.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead initiatives in predictive AI and data modeling
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, advanced statistical methods, and AI-driven predictive modeling techniques
You will be responsible for designing and implementing models that leverage data to predict trends, optimize processes, and drive decision-making.As a Data Scientist at Recurly, you get to collaborate with a team of talented data scientists & analysts, product managers, engineers, and customer success managers to deliver innovative product solutions and research that will continue to solidify Recurly’s market position
Not only will you explore, connect, and produce insights with our data to grow Recurly’s business, but you will also build and deploy production-grade machine learning models that get incorporated into our core product offering
There is a lot more we can do with the volume of data we have, and you’ll play a key role from conception to launch.ResponsibilitiesData Expert: Understand the breadth and depth of Recurly’s data set to create internal and external facing analyses and insights
Lead and support various ad hoc data analysis projects, as needed Reporting: Build Tableau/Looker dashboards to monitor key business metrics and present data insights in payment and subscriptionSubscription Metrics: Be an expert on subscription business-related metrics and champion those metrics within the companyPredictive Modeling: Design, develop, and deploy predictive models using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques
These models should identify trends, forecast outcomes, and inform key business decisions.AI Development: Lead efforts in the design and implementation of AI solutions to automate processes and improve business outcomes.Data Analysis & Interpretation: Extract actionable insights from complex data sets
Develop data-driven solutions and present findings in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders.Model Performance Evaluation: Continuously evaluate model performance, ensure model accuracy, and refine models based on performance metrics.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and business units to understand requirements and develop solutions tailored to their needs.Data Architecture & Infrastructure: Help design scalable data pipelines and architectures to facilitate efficient access to data, model training, and deployment.Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts, ensuring the team’s growth and fostering an environment of learning.Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in machine learning, AI, and data science
Recommend improvements in algorithms and technologies for continuous optimization.QualificationsBachelors in a quantitative field (e.g
Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics etc.)
Machine Learning bootcamp or certification is a bonus point for BachelorsAt least 6 years of relevant working experience, with at least 4 years as a data scientistExpert knowledge and demonstrable strong experience with Python, SQLExperience developing gold standard training and testing machine learning datasetsRelevant knowledge in machine learning algorithms such as Deep Learning, LLMs, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, Logistic Regression, Time Series etc.Experience deploying production-grade machine learning modelsDemonstrable experience with statistical analysis (A/B testing, exploratory data analysis using data visualization tools, anomaly detection)Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong user empathy to understand the real question behind a business requestExperience in leveraging proper data to communicate insights in an easy to understand mannerKnow how to prioritize work and have the intuition to avoid analysis paralysisTeam oriented and able to collaborate with other stakeholders within the company to take an idea from conception to launchPreferencesMasters in a quantitative field (e.g
Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics etc.)Background in fintech and subscription businessesExperience deploying machine learning models in Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience fine-tuning LLMs and other generative AI modelsExperience with Vertex AI pipelines and other Google AI ToolsWorking knowledge of Git, Docker, BigQueryBenefits & Compensation:As a full-time employee, Recurly offers competitive benefits programs, perks and options designed to fit your needs and the needs of your family
We offer medical, dental and vision benefits and a menu from which to choose options that work best for you and eligible dependents
We also offer life insurance, short and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, employee accident protection, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution & flexible spending account (FSA) options, employee assistance program, Legal and Pet Insurance.Other perks may include:401(k) Retirement Plan and company matchCompany equityFlex Time OffCompany EventsTraining/DevelopmentTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsVolunteer opportunitiesMonthly internet stipendThe anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 - 170,000
Compensation offered will depend upon job-related factors including relevant experience, & skills.Application Deadline Date: 10/18/2024Recurly is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law
Recurly is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process
If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at
Subscription businesses such as Sling TV, FabFitFun, Cinemark and Fubo.tv depend on Recurly to harness the power of the subscription model and drive recurring revenue growth
Since its launch in 2009, Recurly has deployed subscription billing for thousands of companies across 55 countries
Our platform empowers billions of credit card transactions and has enabled customers to recover nearly $1.2 billion in revenue in 2023.Recurly is backed by Accel-KKR, a leading technology-focused private equity firm with over $10 billion in capital commitments
The partnership offers Recurly access to significant capital and resources to make continued investments in technology and platform innovation and expand our go-to-market initiatives.Recurly is growing! Join us to make subscriptions a competitive advantage for businesses worldwide
Recurly is a leading enterprise subscription billing platform that serves companies of all sizes, including some of the largest Fortune 500 organizations in the world.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead initiatives in predictive AI and data modeling
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, advanced statistical methods, and AI-driven predictive modeling techniques
You will be responsible for designing and implementing models that leverage data to predict trends, optimize processes, and drive decision-making.As a Data Scientist at Recurly, you get to collaborate with a team of talented data scientists & analysts, product managers, engineers, and customer success managers to deliver innovative product solutions and research that will continue to solidify Recurly’s market position
Not only will you explore, connect, and produce insights with our data to grow Recurly’s business, but you will also build and deploy production-grade machine learning models that get incorporated into our core product offering
There is a lot more we can do with the volume of data we have, and you’ll play a key role from conception to launch.ResponsibilitiesData Expert: Understand the breadth and depth of Recurly’s data set to create internal and external facing analyses and insights
Lead and support various ad hoc data analysis projects, as needed Reporting: Build Tableau/Looker dashboards to monitor key business metrics and present data insights in payment and subscriptionSubscription Metrics: Be an expert on subscription business-related metrics and champion those metrics within the companyPredictive Modeling: Design, develop, and deploy predictive models using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques
These models should identify trends, forecast outcomes, and inform key business decisions.AI Development: Lead efforts in the design and implementation of AI solutions to automate processes and improve business outcomes.Data Analysis & Interpretation: Extract actionable insights from complex data sets
Develop data-driven solutions and present findings in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders.Model Performance Evaluation: Continuously evaluate model performance, ensure model accuracy, and refine models based on performance metrics.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and business units to understand requirements and develop solutions tailored to their needs.Data Architecture & Infrastructure: Help design scalable data pipelines and architectures to facilitate efficient access to data, model training, and deployment.Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts, ensuring the team’s growth and fostering an environment of learning.Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in machine learning, AI, and data science
Recommend improvements in algorithms and technologies for continuous optimization.QualificationsBachelors in a quantitative field (e.g
Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics etc.)
Machine Learning bootcamp or certification is a bonus point for BachelorsAt least 6 years of relevant working experience, with at least 4 years as a data scientistExpert knowledge and demonstrable strong experience with Python, SQLExperience developing gold standard training and testing machine learning datasetsRelevant knowledge in machine learning algorithms such as Deep Learning, LLMs, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, Logistic Regression, Time Series etc.Experience deploying production-grade machine learning modelsDemonstrable experience with statistical analysis (A/B testing, exploratory data analysis using data visualization tools, anomaly detection)Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong user empathy to understand the real question behind a business requestExperience in leveraging proper data to communicate insights in an easy to understand mannerKnow how to prioritize work and have the intuition to avoid analysis paralysisTeam oriented and able to collaborate with other stakeholders within the company to take an idea from conception to launchPreferencesMasters in a quantitative field (e.g
Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics etc.)Background in fintech and subscription businessesExperience deploying machine learning models in Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience fine-tuning LLMs and other generative AI modelsExperience with Vertex AI pipelines and other Google AI ToolsWorking knowledge of Git, Docker, BigQueryBenefits & Compensation:As a full-time employee, Recurly offers competitive benefits programs, perks and options designed to fit your needs and the needs of your family
We offer medical, dental and vision benefits and a menu from which to choose options that work best for you and eligible dependents
We also offer life insurance, short and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, employee accident protection, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution & flexible spending account (FSA) options, employee assistance program, Legal and Pet Insurance.Other perks may include:401(k) Retirement Plan and company matchCompany equityFlex Time OffCompany EventsTraining/DevelopmentTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsVolunteer opportunitiesMonthly internet stipendThe anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 - 170,000
Compensation offered will depend upon job-related factors including relevant experience, & skills.Application Deadline Date: 10/18/2024Recurly is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law
Recurly is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process
If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at
talent@recurly.com