Senior Data Scientist, Modeling

Who We Are

Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. More than 9 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, trusted guidance, and expert product recommendations for new parents and the people who love them. What began as a universal registry has grown into a full ecosystem for new parents, including the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, and a flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Hundreds of brands in baby and beyond partner with Babylist to engage meaningfully with families during one of life’s most important transitions. With over $1 billion in annual GMV, and more than $500 million in 2024 revenue, Babylist is reshaping the $320 billion baby product industry. We’re helping parents feel confident, connected, and cared for at every step. As we build the generational brand in baby, our mission remains simple : to connect growing families with everything they need to thrive.To learn more, visit www.babylist.com .

Our Ways of Working

Babylist thrives as a remote-first company, with HQ team members located across the U.S. and Canada. We meet in person twice a year—once as a company and once by department to strengthen the relationships that power our work. We show up consistently, stay purpose-driven, and achieve results —together, from anywhere.

Our Tech Stack

• Languages : Python, R, SQL
• Orchestration : Airflow
• Database Technologies : Strong SQL proficiency required
• Analytics & Modeling : Internal decision support systems, LTV modeling, predictive analytics

What the Role Is

We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to own and evolve our most critical internal decision support models that drive strategic business decisions at the executive level. You'll be the dedicated data science expert responsible for maintaining and iterating on our core predictive models, while developing new modeling capabilities that will scale with our growing organization.

This is a high-visibility, business-critical role where your work will directly support financial projections and future growth strategies. You'll operate as the sole dedicated data scientist initially, working closely with business analysts, marketing teams, and cross-functional partners to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.

As our first dedicated modeling expert, you'll have the unique opportunity to set best practices, influence strategic decisions, and build the foundation for our expanding data science capabilities during an exciting growth period at Babylist.

Who You Are

How You Will Make An Impact

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

Babylist follows a market-based approach to compensation, with pay varying based on location, experience, and qualifications. In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the starting salary range for this role is $166,207.00 to $199,407.00 , representing the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this position.

Your starting salary within this range will be determined based on your skills, experience, and work location, with future adjustments informed by role growth, performance, and internal pay equity. Babylist is committed to supporting career progression and recognizes the value of performance-based advancement.

In addition to competitive pay, Babylist offers equity, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.

Important Notices

Interview Process & Data Use

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