Senior Data Scientist

Recruiting From Scratch • San Francisco, CA

4h • $152,000 - $180,000 • Remote

About The Position

Thistle is hiring a Senior Data Scientist, Growth to own and shape its growth marketing strategy through rigorous data science and hands-on execution. This is not a purely analytical role—you will directly manage and optimize paid marketing spend while applying experimentation, modeling, and causal inference to drive efficient, sustainable growth. This is a high-ownership role for a senior data scientist who wants real accountability, influence, and the opportunity to operate close to the business.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on data science experience, ideally focused on growth or marketing optimization
• Direct experience managing paid media spend on platforms such as Meta, Google, and TikTok
• Strong statistical foundation (experimentation, causal inference, modeling)
• Proficiency in Python or R and strong SQL skills
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable business decisions
• High ownership mindset and comfort operating without large support teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in D2C, subscription, or consumer technology companies
• Familiarity with dbt, modern analytics stacks, and cloud data warehouses
• Experience automating growth or experimentation workflows
• Interest in health, sustainability, or food-tech

Responsibilities

• Own growth marketing performance across paid channels, including direct management of ad platforms and budgets
• Apply experimentation, causal inference, and modeling to optimize customer acquisition and long-term value
• Design and analyze A/B tests across channels, creatives, and promotions
• Forecast and allocate marketing spend considering seasonality, geography, and business dynamics
• Partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Leadership to define metrics, goals, and growth strategy
• Clearly communicate insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Help shape a data-driven growth culture and stay ahead of industry best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed