Data Scientist

Data• New York, New York • San Francisco, California• In-officeApplyRefer someoneApplyRefer someoneProfound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Data Scientist, you will map every human and AI interaction to help brands turn AIs into their strongest advocates. You will build predictive models, develop sampling techniques, and optimize brand visibility in AI-driven search, such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. Your work will directly impact how businesses shape their presence in the generative AI era.What you'll doDevelop and refine predictive models to analyze and forecast AI-driven search behaviorDesign sampling and data classification techniques to improve AI-driven brand insightsLeverage LLMs and NLP to extract meaningful insights from unstructured text dataWork with large datasets, ensuring efficiency in querying, cleaning, and classificationDesign and conduct A/B tests or other experimentation frameworks to measure impactCollaborate with the founding team to turn complex data insights into actionable business strategiesWho you are3 or more years of advanced analytics experience in technology, marketing, or advertisingProficient in Python, R, and SQL, with hands-on experience querying and analyzing large datasetsExpertise in data sampling techniques, including stratified sampling, bootstrapping, and extrapolationStrong background in predictive modeling and applying machine learning techniques to estimate event frequencyDeep understanding of large language models, their limitations, and real-world applicationsPassionate about staying on top of AI research, especially in multi-modal AI and LLM advancementsComfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environmentLocationThis is an on-site role based in our NYC or SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.