Associate Data Scientist | Home Client Services

This role is not open to visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship including those on H1-B, F-1, OPT, STEM-OPT, or TN visa, nor is it available to work corp-to-corp.

The Home Data Science team is looking for an Associate Data Scientist to join our growing applied ML practice. This is a role for someone who wants to move fast, learn from strong technical mentors, and own real work from the start. You'll contribute to ML and AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes across our Home Services partners, including work in telecommunications.

You'll be embedded in a collaborative team that values technical depth, clear thinking, and getting things across the finish line. Expect hands-on work, direct feedback, and genuine investment in your development.

This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our South Charlotte, NC Headquarters (Tuesday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.

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What You’ll Do:

Contribute to the development and deployment of ML/AI solutions in production environments, with a focus on building reliable, well-tested code

Work across the full data lifecycle, from pulling and cleaning data to building models and tracking their downstream impact

Take solutions built by our platform teams and deliver them customized to individual clients and partners

Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand problem context and translate it into well-scoped data science work

Communicate progress, risks, and results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions that meet team development standards

Build working knowledge of key business KPIs and how model outputs connect to them

Take on clearly scoped tickets and small projects independently, escalating blockers early

Develop proficiency across common ML techniques, model deployment practices, and the tools and platforms the team uses day-to-day

What We’re Looking For:

Master's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or similar) OR Bachelor's degree 1-2 years professional experience

Foundational understanding of core data science techniques such as classification, regression, clustering, and when to apply each

Proficiency in Python and SQL

Experience with Generative AI tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor, Gemini, Langchain, Mastra, Open AI or similar tools.

Familiarity with model deployment and ML operations concepts, including version control, CI/CD, and job orchestration

Analytical instincts for exploratory data analysis and an ability to assess both technical model performance and its business impact

A collaborative working style with genuine curiosity about how the business works and what drives value

Prior internship, research, or project experience applying ML to real-world problems is a strong plus; experience with Databricks or cloud platforms (AWS) is a bonus

Compensation:

This range reflects total cash compensation, which may include base salary only or base salary plus target bonus, depending on the role. Where eligible, equity may also be offered separately and not included below. Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Total Cash Compensation Range: $100,000 – $115,000 per year

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holiday Pay

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

Who We Are:

Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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