About the opportunity

We are looking for a Data Scientist who will turn data into insights and build models that drive meaningful business outcomes. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand problems, design analytical solutions, and deploy data products that scale.

What to expect?

• Collect, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data.
• Develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms.
• Build dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to communicate insights.
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy models into production environments.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and opportunities.
• Conduct A/B testing and design experiments to measure feature performance.
• Document methodologies and ensure reproducibility of analytical work.
• Contribute to end-to-end machine learning workflows, including model training,  validation, and deployment, working with established tools and patterns and with support from engineering.
• Monitor model performance and data quality, and update models as needed.

What do you need to be successful?

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, NumPy).
• Experience using SQL to work with analytical databases and data warehouses.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, model evaluation, and experimental methods.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques (regression, classification, clustering, etc.).
• Hands-on experience building and running machine learning models in production or production-like environments.
• Experience building dashboards with tools like Tableau, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance analytical rigor with practical delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data insights into business actions.

Preferred    

• Familiarity with workflow orchestration or model lifecycle tools (e.g., Airflow, MLflow) at a practical, working level.
• Implement practical model deployment approaches (e.g., batch inference, scheduled retraining) using existing team tools and patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, or similar).
• Knowledge of ML Ops tools (MLflow, Airflow, or similar).
• Exposure to big data technologies (Redshift, Snowflake).
• Experience working in agile environments.

What's in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive healthcare package covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees and 85% of costs for your dependents. 
• Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, compassion days for loss,  education days, and volunteer days
• Company paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family 
• Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties 
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
• A monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.

The application deadline is 03/21/2026

Colorado Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Colorado Salary: $136,000-$184,000

[This position is eligible for equity awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s equity plans.]