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OP Labs builds Optimism, an open-source blockchain network powering the next generation of financial infrastructure. Over 65% of Layer 2 activity on Ethereum runs through the OP stack, with hundreds of companies—from Sony, Coinbase, and Kraken to early-stage builders—using it to launch their own blockchains.
We are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to join our small, fast-moving team. The NYC office is our center of gravity, though we are remote-friendly. We've raised $178M from a16z, Paradigm, and others.
In this role, you will:
- Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and identify trends across all blockspace
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions
- Design and build data pipelines to collect, clean, and preprocess data from various sources
- Perform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to validate model performance and accuracy
- Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders
- Stay current with developments in blockchain technology, AI, and data science methodologies
- Conduct research and experiments to explore new opportunities and improve existing models
- Develop and maintain key metrics and reports, enhancing data infrastructure for better analysis
You are a self-starter who takes ownership, gets results, and enjoys the autonomy of architecting from the ground up.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of professional data science experience
- Degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Sciences, Engineering)
- Strong track record of designing, prototyping, scaling, and launching data science products to solve business problems
- Experience collaborating with and understanding the needs of stakeholders from various business functions; ability to work with domain experts to leverage their expertise
- Strong coding skills in general-purpose languages like Python and SQL; familiarity with software engineering principles around testing, code reviews, and deployment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment
- Experience with web3 and blockchain protocols is a plus
