Data Scientist IV

Job Description

About the Team Our Data Science team is the Avengers to Meesho s S.H.I.E.L.D . And why not? We are the ones who assemble during the toughest challenges and devise creative solutions, building intelligent systems for millions of our users looking at a thousand different categories of products. We ve barely scratched the surface, and have amazing challenges in charting the future of commerce for Bharat. Our typical day involves dealing with fraud detection, inventory optimisation, and platform vernacularisation. As Lead Data Scientist, you will navigate uncharted territories with us, discovering new paths to creating solutions for our users. You will be at the forefront of interesting challenges and solve unique customer problems in an untapped market. But wait - there s more to us. Our team is huge on having a well-rounded personal and professional life. When we arent nose-deep in data, you will most likely find us belting Summer of 69 at the nearest Karaoke bar, or debating who the best Spider-Man is: Maguire, Garfield, or Holland? You tell us About the Role Love deep data? Does innovative-thinking describe you? Then you may be our next Lead Data Scientist. In this role you ll be the Dumbledore to our team of wizards - our junior data scientists. You will be responsible for transforming scattered pieces of information into valuable data that can be used to achieve goals effectively. You will extract and mine critical bits of information and drive insightful discussions that result in app innovations. What you will do Understand reseller preferences to provide them with the most relevant products Present insights as images and videos Design optimal Reseller Journey on Meesho platform Identify search query intent to serve relevant products Infer insights from our existing data to identify new growth opportunities Design experiments to improve usability across our product suite Work on our Fraud Detection System: Payment Fraud/RTO/Return Mentor a team of data scientists, work with a machine learning engineering team, and big data specialists Implement various data science techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc., regularly Design an overview for team optimisation and seamless collaboration within the organisation Conduct research collaborations with premier colleges and universities Attend conferences and publish research papers What you will need Bachelor s Degree, preferably in Computer Science 6-8 years of experience as a Data Scientist Familiarity with concepts of Machine Learning(Supervised / Unsupervised) , statistics, etc. Familiarity with tools like SQL, R, Python, etc. Familiarity with Big Data tech stacks like Apache Spark, Hadoop/Hive, S3 Expertise and hands-on knowledge of various programming languages Excellent analytical skills to fetch data from reliable sources to generate accurate insights Experience in tech and product teams will always be a plus Strong understanding of Statistics and Linear Algebra Strong understanding of hypothesis/model testing and ability to identify common model testing errors Experience designing and running A/B tests and drawing insights from them Bonus points for: Familiarity with Deep Learning/ Reinforcement Learning and relevant problems About us Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. Were not just a platform; were your partner in turning dreams into realities. Curious about life at Meesho? Our people have a lot to say and theyve made us the top-rated e-commerce workplace on Glassdoor. Our Mission Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an Everyday Lowest Cost channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company. Culture and Total Rewards Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or " Mantras ," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like Reflections , Listen or Die , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles. We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience. Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/