Data Scientist - Python (Full-Time)

Data Scientist - Python (Full-Time)

Startup Genome is looking for a Data Scientist for immediate joining to work as part of the Data Science team. You will have the opportunity to work in a team that maintains and develops the world’s most comprehensive dataset on the global technology startup economy. We produce research on tech startups that influence the policies of our government, innovation agency, and foundation customers (in over 65 countries and growing). The Global Startup Ecosystem Report and Subsector reports highlight the depth of our research and are cited by more than 3,000 media outlets a year.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage Startup Genome‘s data: be responsible for maintaining Startup Genome’s quality standards in all aspects of data. This will involve extraction, cleansing, and hypothesis testing; in essence, taking it from “zero to hero”. You will be responsible for and will own all steps involved in the data flow:
• Data extraction, Data storage / Transition and Data transformation
• Data architecture and design - building on what is already set up
• Data pipeline maintenance/testing
• Machine learning algorithm deployment
• Provision of data access tools
• Make our research scalable by automating analysis on our data science platform, Dataiku
• Have the chance to build and maintain the world’s most comprehensive dataset that boasts robust infrastructure
• Develop and support the culture and processes that guarantee top quality in our data and metrics. You will get a chance to work hands-on in enabling Startup Genome‘s analyses through the provision of reliable and accurate data
• Work closely with our global team of researchers and consultants so our data and metrics measure the “ground truth” and provide actionable insights

REQUIREMENTS

• Available to start immediately or within 1–2 weeks
• Experience in
• Data pipeline management
• Data visualization
• Data warehousing/storage
• Skills
• Must-haves:
•  Python and SQL
• Good to have:
• AWS 
• Desire to be a part of a globally leading and path-breaking team
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role

QUICK FACTS

• Position:  Data Scientist - Python/AWS
• Reporting: This position reports to Parshant Sharma, Director of Data Science
• Flexible on location, but ideally in Gurugram, India, where the data team is based
• Compensation: Based on experience, skills, and location

ABOUT STARTUP GENOME

Startup Genome is the world-leading innovation ecosystem development organization, having worked with more than 185 economic and innovation ministries and public/private agencies in over 65 countries. We work to catalyze startup success and ecosystem growth and ensure that all cities and countries capture their fair share of the new economy. Startup Genome strategy clients grew their ecosystem values 59% faster than peers (41% vs. 25%). On average, Startup Genome clients produced $1.4 billion per year more in ecosystem value from an average starting point of $9.2 billion. Our evidence-based ecosystem research, advisory, and scale-up programs are rooted in global experience with the world’s largest AI-curated startup dataset and proprietary instruments developed from over a decade of primary research.