Arkestro · 1 month ago
Staff Data Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
6+ years expArkestro is a fast-growing tech company focused on predictive procurement solutions using AI and game theory. They are seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to develop data-driven solutions that optimize procurement processes for enterprise customers, while collaborating closely with various teams and stakeholders.
AnalyticsPredictive AnalyticsProcurementProductivity ToolsSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead cross-team initiatives requiring data science expertise, driving alignment between Engineering, Product, Customer Success, and Data teams
Participate actively in discussions with Product Management, shaping what we build and why based on data insights and technical feasibility
Build and maintain trust with Customer Organization through clear communication of DS capabilities, limitations, and roadmap
Present complex technical work to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders in ways that drive strategic decisions
Own the data science roadmap and its evolution in partnership with VP Data, DS Leads, and Product leadership
Set clear expectations and clearly communicate project statuses to stakeholders throughout the company
Foster a culture of continuous learning through mentorship of junior data scientists and sharing of best practices
Design, prototype, and productionize machine learning models to optimize procurement processes
Build and deploy AI systems into the procurement workflow, including robust eval frameworks
Collaborate with Data Engineers on ML infrastructure, pipelines, and operations to support model training and deployment
Define and evolve Data Science processes and practices
Keep a startup mindset: ship early and collect feedback sooner than later
Stay up-to-date (and keep the team up to date) on latest techniques and tools in ML & AI
Qualification
Required
6+ years experience in data science or related quantitative field
Strong expertise in machine learning, statistics, and data modeling
Proficiency (6+ years experience) in Python and SQL
Experience with AWS, Snowflake, dbt or similar cloud data stack
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive consensus across teams with competing priorities
Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable organizational impact beyond a single team
BS/MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math or related field
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate technical talent across teams, not just direct reports
PhD in quantitative field
Experience applying ML to procurement/supply chain data
Knowledge of game theory and mechanism design
Benefits
Competitive salary and startup equity
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance premiums covered up to 100% (employee only)
401K discretionary matching
Unlimited PTO
A remote-first team with regular opportunities to get together in person for team building, design sprints, and customer visits
Annual budget of $1,000 for learning and professional development
Diverse, inclusive, highly collaborative, and vibrant culture
Company
Arkestro
Arkestro is a predictive procurement platform that utilizes AI, behavioral science, and machine learning to enhance procurement processes.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$63.95MKey Investors
Tech Wildcatters
2025-05-14Series B· $36M
2022-06-14Series A· $26M
2019-05-02Convertible Note
Leadership Team
Edmund Zagorin
Chief Strategy Officer & Boardmember
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