About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
Wing is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Business and Product Analytics & Data Science team. This role is based in Palo Alto, CA or remotely in the US.
The ideal candidate is solution-oriented, a self-starter, and thrives in ambiguity, using advanced analytics and modeling to turn complex business questions into clear, decision-focused problems. They analyze complex datasets, design and train robust predictive models, and conduct rigorous statistical analysis to evaluate tradeoffs, quantify impact, and guide strategic choices. They communicate insights through actionable recommendations, enabling leadership to make confident, data-informed decisions.
עיקרי התפקיד
Execute deep-dive research and advanced analytics on complex datasets to uncover hidden patterns, interpret trends, and synthesize strategic business insights.
Develop robust measurement and evaluation frameworks to define new metrics and ensure product features and operational changes meet strict standards for quality and performance.
Design, train, and deploy advanced machine learning and predictive models to evaluate complex tradeoffs, forecast trends, and quantify business impact.
Conduct rigorous statistical analysis, causal inference, and A/B testing to mathematically validate hypotheses, facilitate product deployment readiness, and measure ongoing business performance.
Translate the outputs of complex statistical models into clear, data-driven conclusions and communicate actionable recommendations to non-technical senior stakeholders.
Establish yourself as a point-of-contact for significant project areas, scoping technical priorities, innovating on statistical methods, and partnering closely with cross-functional leadership to solve ambiguous business problems.
Strategize, develop, and scale custom algorithms, automated workflows, and advanced analytical frameworks to operationalize predictive insights and empower self-serve decision-making.
What You’ll Need:
8+ years in data science, advanced analytics, product data science, or strategic quantitative roles.
Degree in a highly quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, etc.).
Strong coding proficiency and demonstrated knowledge of data analysis libraries and packages (explicitly Python and SQL; R is also beneficial).
Expertise using advanced statistical methods in an applied setting, with a strong foundation in experimental design, causal inference, and rigorous A/B testing.
Familiarity with ML systems and models (e.g., predictive modeling, forecasting) and how to evaluate their performance at scale.
A demonstrated track record of independently driving data science projects from raw data to actionable predictive solutions, delivering measurable business value.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex mathematical concepts and present analytical findings effectively to product and business leadership.
Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to influence technical decisions, prioritize high-impact workstreams, and collaborate with leadership across multiple functions.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$211,000—$224,000 USD
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
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