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Data Scientist

Redwood City, CA

IMVU Is rapidly growing its customer base and is seeking to add to its Data Science organization. The ideal candidate possesses both a passion and curiosity for data but also has strong collaboration and communication skills. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, product owners, executives, data engineers and the team of data scientists to query, analyze, interpret and make recommendations based off of IMVU's 6+ million MAU's.

You Are GREAT At Doing This

  • Develop statistical models and analytical processes.
  • Automate ETL of data and verify consistency.
  • Leverage computing tools for data visualization, sampling, analysis, model selection, calculated variance, significance testing, etc.
  • Provide analytical support to marketing, finance, product development, fraud, customer service, engineering and operations. Be effective at "data storytelling", writing concise and highly visual reports, and delivering highly compelling business presentations.
  • Understand a consumer-focused web, mobile and native software business, delivering insights and opportunities for optimization.
  • Leverage a variety of open source frameworks for large scale data management and distributing processing; work with large volumes of data despite hardware, software, and bandwidth constraints; then clean that data and verify that it is consistent.
  • Work with data using HIVE, R, Spark, SQL and/or Python in the Cloud (e.g., Amazon Web Services), Tableau, HDFS, and MySQL.
  • Utilize data to draft concise and highly visual reports as well as compelling business presentations.
  • Collaborate with Engineering teams, working in a continuous deployment environment to deploy automated systems.

Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Biostatistics, Computer Science or physical engineering -- or equivalent work experience.
  • 1+ years’ experience in a data science/analytics role (aka analytics, data insights, database marketing, CRM business data analysis, data mining, and business intelligence).
  • Comfortable in using SQL, and understanding high-performance use of databases.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, algorithmic modeling, etc., to leverage very large data sets.
  • Familiarity with Linux command line, scripting, and automation: Python, Bash, cron jobs, etc.
  • Familiarity with non-relational data frameworks (aka NoSQL, e.g., Hive, Redis, Riak, SimpleDB).
  • Familiarity moving algorithms into map-reduce, based on Hadoop.
  • Familiarity with software engineering processes, including: source code control (Git), TDD, team planning and coordination (Kanban/WIP), how to leverage open source projects, etc.

Bonus Points

  • Familiarity with using R for statistical computing.
  • Experienced in using EMR, or Athena, or Presto on the Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Prior work in predictive modeling for eCommerce business.
  • Previous experience with online communities, social networking, gaming, virtual worlds, and/or online subscriptions.

About Us

IMVU, the #1 avatar-based social network welcomes users to join a never-ending world where anything is possible, including connecting with people from all over the world. It's here that the fun is infinite and reality is limitless. The IMVU Virtual Shop is the largest of its kind, with an inventory of more than 20 million user-generated, VR-ready goods and growing everyday. From collections that include the hottest trends and throwback sneakers to fairy wings and couture gowns, the marketplace allows our users to personalize, customize and stylize their 3D avatars and environments to their hearts' content. With over Five million unique users every month, our platform is poised for future growth and available on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

Founded in 2004 and based in the heart of Silicon Valley, IMVU is led by a team that's dedicated to pioneering the virtual reality industry. IMVU is backed by venture investors Menlo Ventures, Allegis Capital, Bridgescale Partners and Best Buy Capital.

IMVU has been recognized frequently as Best Place to Work in the Silicon Valley.

How To Apply

  • Please try out our core product before you apply. We’d like you to understand our products and have some understanding of our customers.
  • Please include a cover letter. Make sure to discuss why you are interested in learning more about IMVU. Job applications without cover letters will not be considered.

IMVU is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.