Staff Data Scientist

15Five, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

USA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Join 15Five, a pioneering AI-powered performance management platform, as a Staff Data Scientist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work. We are dedicated to empowering businesses and their people to thrive through innovative technology, and your expertise will be instrumental in driving this mission forward.
• In this role, you will be at the forefront of discovering, creating, and integrating cutting-edge AI/ML models directly into our performance-management platform. This is a unique opportunity to blend advanced statistical methodologies with robust engineering best practices to address complex business challenges and deliver tangible impact.
• You will leverage your deep understanding of statistical analysis to extract meaningful insights from our rich datasets. This includes a critical focus on the entire data lifecycle: collecting, meticulously filtering, and preparing high-quality training data essential for the success of our AI/ML projects.
• A significant aspect of your contribution will involve modeling intricate HR data. You will be responsible for building rich, structured context that will power our knowledge base and enable sophisticated AI agents to engage effectively with our customers, providing them with unparalleled support and insights.
• Collaboration is key to our success. You will work closely with our talented software and data engineers, providing expert guidance and technical leadership on the operationalization and deployment of your models and solutions.
• As a self-starter, you will be empowered to build solutions from the ground up, drawing upon your extensive experience to architect and implement innovative data science initiatives.
• This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, remote startup environment characterized by focus, urgency, and accountability. Every team member's contribution is vital to our trajectory, and your work will directly influence our product's evolution and market position.
• We foster a high-performance, high-purpose culture where you can truly build the future of work. Our operating principles of High Standards and High Support mean we maintain a rigorous bar for results, ownership, clarity, and disciplined execution, while simultaneously investing in your professional development, skill enhancement, and overall well-being.
• Embrace our No B.S. environment, where we anchor ourselves in truth, engage in real-time course correction, and encourage direct, honest conversations. We are committed to ensuring every 15Fiver can thrive in the future of work, which includes proactively leveraging AI across all roles to amplify leverage, accelerate speed, and maximize impact.
• If you are energized by a dynamic pace, hold yourself and others to high standards, and thrive in an environment of high accountability, you will find 15Five to be an exceptional place to grow your career and make a significant impact.
• You will be instrumental in advancing our AI capabilities, contributing to features that enhance user experience, provide data-driven recommendations to HR leaders, and transform managers into effective change-makers who accelerate engagement, performance, and retention.
• Your work will directly support the integration of generative AI, custom analytics, and human-centered principles into our complete platform, which includes tools for 360° performance reviews, engagement surveys, goal tracking, manager coaching, and ongoing feedback mechanisms like guided 1-on-1s and check-ins.
• This is an opportunity to be a key player in a company that takes pride in its position as an innovator in the Human Resources landscape, pushing leading performance-management technology into the global market through next-generation thinking applied by our outstanding engineering and data science teams.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment, with a strong understanding of the end-to-end ML lifecycle.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, data mining, and advanced analytical techniques, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas, NumPy).
• Experience with data manipulation, feature engineering, and preparing large, complex datasets for AI/ML training, particularly within HR or people analytics domains.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and experience collaborating with engineering teams to operationalize data science solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A culture that emphasizes high standards, high support, and personal growth.

Skills & Technologies

Data Science

Senior

Remote

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About 15Five, Inc.

15Five is a performance management software designed to help businesses foster high-performing teams. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for continuous feedback, weekly check-ins, OKR tracking, and 1-on-1 meetings. The platform facilitates regular communication between managers and employees, promoting transparency and alignment with company goals. Key features include pulse surveys to gauge employee engagement, 360-degree feedback for holistic performance reviews, and automated performance tracking. 15Five aims to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall productivity by providing managers with the insights and tools needed to support their teams effectively. It helps organizations build a culture of growth and accountability.

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