Senior Data Scientist - Marketplace Economics
Analytic Recruiting Inc.About the role
Senior Data Scientist – Marketplace Economics
A rapidly scaling consumer marketplace is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to own and optimize the economics of its marketplace. This is a high impact, high visibility role working directly with senior leadership to shape pricing, promotions, product scheduling, and overall marketplace performance. You’ll operate in a fast, experimental environment where insights can be shipped the same day.
What You’ll Work On
Own the analytical framework for marketplace economics: pricing, promotions, scheduling, demand, and margin trade offs
Design and interpret experiments to understand marketplace behavior and ambiguous results
Improve user acquisition, payment authorization rates, and promotion efficiency
Build models that quantify economic trade offs across shopper volume, demand, and margin
Partner closely with engineering and leadership to rapidly test and deploy insights
Create lightweight automations or instrumentation to support experimentation (AI assisted development welcome)
What You Bring
3–4+ years in data science applied to consumer apps, gaming, marketplaces, or performance marketing
Strong economic reasoning about systems (pricing, virtual economies, marketplace optimization)
Advanced SQL and Python skills
Strong statistical modeling depth beyond basic A/B testing
Experience in fast moving, high intensity environments (startup or similar)
Degree in math, statistics, economics, physics, or another quantitative field
End-to-end ownership mindset and comfort with autonomy
Nice to Have
Experience applying game economy or marketplace pricing concepts
Exposure to media buying or user acquisition analytics
Ability to ship small engineering automations
Background in applied economics, decision science, or game theory
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Responsibilities
- Own the analytical framework for marketplace economics: pricing, promotions, scheduling, demand, and margin trade offs
- Design and interpret experiments to understand marketplace behavior and ambiguous results
- Improve user acquisition, payment authorization rates, and promotion efficiency
- Build models that quantify economic trade offs across shopper volume, demand, and margin
- Partner closely with engineering and leadership to rapidly test and deploy insights
- Create lightweight automations or instrumentation to support experimentation
Qualifications
- 3–4+ years in data science applied to consumer apps, gaming, marketplaces, or performance marketing
- Strong economic reasoning about systems (pricing, virtual economies, marketplace optimization)
- Advanced SQL and Python skills
- Strong statistical modeling depth beyond basic A/B testing
- Experience in fast moving, high intensity environments (startup or similar)
- Degree in math, statistics, economics, physics, or another quantitative field
Skills mentioned
About Analytic Recruiting Inc.
Since 1980, Analytic Recruiting has been a trusted leader in specialized staffing solutions, connecting top-tier talent with organizations seeking advanced quantitative and technology-driven expertise. With over four decades of experience, we’ve built a reputation for delivering strategic, data-centric hiring solutions that evolve with the needs of modern business. Our nationwide practice supports both permanent and contract placements across a wide range of industries, including: - Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Advanced Analytics - Decision Sciences & Alternative Data Research - Marketing & Digital Analytics - Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences - Finance: Asset Management, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, High-Frequency Trading - Capital Markets & Risk Management - Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Retail - Financial Services - Supply Chain & Operations Research Whether through contingent search or retained partnerships, we are committed to helping companies build high-impact teams and guiding professionals toward meaningful career opportunities. Our deep industry knowledge, rigorous vetting process, and consultative approach ensure that every match is both strategic and enduring.