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Data Scientist

Swiftly Systems Inc. provides a retail technology platform empowering independent and regional grocers to compete digitally through solutions like mobile apps, loyalty programs, and retail media networks.

Swiftly

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 155k-165k USD

United States only
Swiftly is a retail digital technology startup founded in 2018 and headquartered in the Bay Area. We empower regional and independent grocers to compete in a digital-first world by providing best-in-class app, web, loyalty, and e-commerce solutions—without SaaS fees. Instead, Swiftly drives revenue through its retail media network, sharing profits with retailer partners.
With 70+ retailer banners and Series C funding, Swiftly is the first in the industry to seamlessly connect digital and in-store shopping. Our AI-powered platform helps retailers build strong digital relationships, while our solutions—Audience Optimizer™, Alcohol Cashback, and Offsite Campaigns—drive shopper engagement and brand success.
Our mission: Enable brick-and-mortar retailers to thrive in a digital world.

Position Summary:

Swiftly is searching for a data scientist that will tackle some of the most challenging and impactful problems that are transforming how we recommend products to users. This role will be embedded within our data-drive product team as a trusted partner to uncover barriers in the product’s usability and utilize these insights to inform product improvements that drive angle-changing growth. We’re looking for a self-driven, strategic thinker who can hit the ground running to ultimately influence decision-making across the entire organization.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Own analytical frameworks that guide the product roadmap
  • Design rigorous experiments and interpret results to draw detailed and actionable conclusions
  • Develop statistical models to extract trends, measure results, and predict future performance of our product
  • Build simulations to project impact of various product and policy interventions
  • Enable objective decision making across the company by democratizing data through dashboards and other analytical tools
  • Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of industry experience architecting, coding, verifying and operating large-scale data pipelines and architectures
  • B.S. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong familiarity with Databricks, including building models, creating job pipelines, and managing interactions within the platform
  • Proven experience with clustering models and machine learning for marketing use cases such as forecasting, customer segmentation, and marketing mix modeling
  • Solid proficiency in PySpark to handle and process large-scale datasets efficiently
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to think outside the box to uncover and solve hidden data quality or consistency issues
  • Advanced understanding of statistical theory, including confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and p-values
  • Ability to design and implement scalable pipelines and analytical solutions that enable data-driven decision-making
  • A mix of startup and large software company experience, comfortable navigating different scales and cultures
  • Ability to work west coast hours
Note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Working For Swiftly

We are working on a set of problems that require the best in the industry to get right. Our employees are the pillars of the future of the company and they are treated and compensated as such. We're a growing team of experienced industry professionals building an organization that can solve tough problems and values a collaborative environment.

Every Swiftly employee:

-Has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
-Takes ownership of their domain from the ground up, from inception through deployment to customers
-Leaves their ego at the door and ensures the best idea leaves the room
-Is always experimenting with new technologies and learning new skillsets
If you've ever wanted to work on a project that blends a gorgeous consumer experience, sophisticated logistics, and scale that rivals the largest technology players, Swiftly is the place for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swiftly is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 
Swiftly will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.

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Salary: 155k-165k USD

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About Swiftly

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We are Swiftly, a company born from the idea of leveling the playing field for independent and regional grocers in an increasingly digital world. It all started in a small room above a grocery store, driven by the realization that smaller retailers faced an existential challenge: compete digitally or risk being left behind. Our mission from day one has been to democratize technology, providing these essential businesses with the tools they need not just to survive, but to thrive against retail giants. We're not just a tech company; we consider ourselves partners to these grocers, empowering them to connect with their customers in meaningful, modern ways.

Our journey over the past eight years has seen us grow from a humble experiment into a leading retail technology platform. We're proud that our solutions are now utilized by regional and independent grocers across the country. At our core, we believe technology should simplify life and enhance the shopping experience. We're passionate about driving measurable impact for both brands and retailers, shaping the future of retail media by enabling businesses to engage with their customers through smarter, data-driven strategies. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, always striving to develop cutting-edge solutions. Our team is dedicated to helping retailers own their digital relationships with their customers, offering a suite of tools including mobile platforms, analytics and insights, and a retail media network, all integrated into a unified platform designed to accelerate sales and build lasting loyalty.

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Dental insurance

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Disability insurance

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

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Life insurance

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