Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, where shopping, community, and entertainment converge. From collectibles and fashion to electronics and live plants, our live auctions offer something for everyone. With hubs across the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces—together.
We’re one of the fastest-growing marketplaces, and now we’re looking for a Data Scientist, Marketing to power smarter decision-making and scalable growth.
💻 Role
You will be the analytical backbone of our marketing efforts, driving insights from data exploration to model deployment. Your work will influence how we invest in marketing channels, personalize user engagement, and measure ROI at scale.
Responsibilities
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Design, analyze, and interpret experiments to optimize performance across marketing channels (paid media, lifecycle marketing, influencer partnerships, etc.).
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Build and maintain attribution models to understand customer journeys and channel impact.
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Develop forecasting and optimization tools for budget allocation and campaign performance.
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Partner with marketing, product, and engineering to create segmentation and personalization strategies.
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Establish measurement frameworks for new channels and campaigns.
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Present actionable insights to leadership with clarity and impact.
Location requirement: Team members must be within commuting distance of our hubs in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Francisco.
👋 You
We thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and impact. If you’re low ego, growth-minded, and results-driven—you’ll fit right in.
Qualifications
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4+ years in data science, analytics, or applied statistics (marketing/growth focus preferred).
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Advanced SQL and Python (or R) skills for data manipulation and modeling.
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Experience with MMM, incrementality testing, and causal inference.
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Solid understanding of digital marketing ecosystems (paid social, search, display, email, affiliate).
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Strong background in A/B and multivariate testing.
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Excellent communication, translating analysis into business insights.
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Degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
💰 Compensation
For US-based applicants: $205,000 – $240,000/year + benefits + equity
(Final offer depends on level, experience, and expertise.)
🎁 Benefits
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Generous holiday and time off policy.
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Medical, dental, vision insurance.
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Work-from-home support + home office setup allowance.
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Monthly cell phone, internet, and wellness stipends.
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Family care benefits + childcare allowance.
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Lifetime family planning support (adoption, fertility, etc.).
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Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% employer match (US) or pension plans (international).
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Monthly budget to buy/sell on Whatnot (dogfooding encouraged!).
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Parental leave: 16 weeks paid + one month gradual return.
💛 Equal Opportunity
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive.
👉 Ready to help build the future of commerce? Apply now and turn your passion into impact.