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Fetch · 2 days ago

Senior Staff Data Scientist

Fetch is a leading rewards app company that empowers consumers through its innovative platform. They are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to define measurement frameworks and guide strategic decisions using data and causal reasoning.

E-CommerceLoyalty ProgramsMobile AppsShopping
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Define and own Fetch’s company-level measurement framework anchored in MAU × ARPU
Company Measurement and Causal Strategy
Establish decision frameworks for pricing, incentives, and value trade-offs
Set standards for evidence quality, uncertainty, and confidence in decision-making
Define the causal reasoning model used across product, growth, marketing, and finance
Own the scientific capability roadmap including elasticity, value curves, MMM, and forecasting
Architect the semantic mart and metric logic powering FetchGPT and scalable insights
Define canonical metric definitions and unify logic across experimentation platforms, dashboards, and diagnostics
Partner with Analytics Engineering and Data Platform to build foundational data assets
Establish BI standards and eliminate redundant or conflicting dashboards
Serve as the quality bar for high-impact analytics and diagnostics
Review strategic analyses to ensure correct interpretation and mechanism alignment
Set scientific rules for experimentation and validate high-risk tests such as pricing and incentives
Ensure observational and experimental results reconcile cleanly
Create templates and interpretation guides to standardize rigor
Own cross-company models that drive executive decisions, including marketing mix modeling, elasticity and incentive sensitivity, value expectation curves, strategic forecasting, and financial mechanism models supporting MAU × ARPU planning
Raise the scientific maturity of the data science and analytics organization
Design upskilling programs in statistics, causality, modeling, and storytelling
Author best-practice modeling libraries and documentation
Serve as a technical anchor and thought partner for senior ICs across the org
Establish norms for rigorous, transparent, mechanism-driven insights
Apply advanced statistical and causal methods to company-level problems
Build scalable, production-ready analytical frameworks in partnership with engineering
Champion best practices in experimentation design, model validation, and reproducibility
Leverage modern analytics tooling such as Python, SQL, Snowflake, dbt, and experimentation platforms

Qualification

Causal inferenceExperimental designStatistical methodsStrategic modelingPythonSQLData architectureCommunication skillsLeadershipCollaboration

Required

8+ years of experience in data science, economics, statistics, or applied research, including experience operating at Staff or Principal scope on company and/or org-level problems
Deep expertise in causal inference, experimental design, and observational analysis, with demonstrated ownership of high-stakes business decisions informed by causal evidence
Experience defining and owning company-level measurement frameworks, canonical metrics, or strategic models used by senior leadership
Proven ability to influence and support executive decision-making, including presenting trade-offs, uncertainty, and recommendations that directly impact strategy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex causal and modeling concepts to non-technical senior audiences
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Preferred

Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
Hands-on experience owning and maintaining strategic models such as marketing mix models, elasticity estimates, incentive sensitivity, or long-range forecasts used in executive planning
Experience in large-scale consumer products, marketplaces, ad-supported platforms, or incentive-driven systems with complex value trade-offs
Experience defining semantic layers, metric governance, or data contracts at scale across multiple teams or functions
Demonstrated track record of org-wide scientific leadership without direct people management, including setting standards, reviewing work, and raising the technical bar across teams

Benefits

Equity: We offer employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth.
401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets.
Continuing Education: Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement.
Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy.
Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year-end week-long break.
Robust Leave Policies: 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule.
Calvin Care Cash: Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
Flexible Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US.

Company

Fetch is a consumer-engagement platform that enables users to earn and redeem rewards.

H1B Sponsorship

Fetch has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$691.85M
Key Investors
Morgan Stanley Private CreditHamilton LaneSoftBank Vision Fund
2024-12-10Secondary Market
2024-03-20Debt Financing· $110M
2022-04-07Series E· $240M

Leadership Team

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Wes Schroll
CEO & Founder
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Tyler Kennedy
Co-Founder / SVP - Operations
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