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Founding Data Scientist

Nectar Social · Palo Alto, CA · Remote

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About Nectar Social

Nectar is your AI-powered social teammate: managing communities, listening in real time, and tracking influencers to turn engagement into measurable growth. Backed by GV and Menlo.

About the role

As our First Dedicated Data Science Hire , you will have massive scope, high ownership, and direct influence on the future of social commerce. You will work directly with our engineering and product teams to translate vast, unstructured datasets, including full-spectrum Reddit networks, Meta creator ecosystems, and campaign data, into core product features and proprietary industry standards. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience: 4–7 years of data science experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • Technical Skills: Advanced Python proficiency and expert SQL capabilities. Proven software engineering fundamentals with a track record of writing clean, production-ready code
  • Domain Adaptability: High comfort with ambiguity, fast-paced execution, and a rapid learning curve in new domain spaces
  • Written Communication: Exceptional writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to turn complex data and analysis into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical and public-facing audiences
  • Technical Rigor: Strong foundation in Python and SQL, with the capability to write clean, maintainable code independently
More about this role

We're living through a fundamental shift in how people discover, evaluate, and purchase products. The next generation doesn't respond to traditional marketing -- they build relationships with brands through authentic social interactions, seek recommendations from communities they trust, and expect personalized experiences that feel human, not corporate.

At Nectar, we're building the AI-native social operating system that enables this new era of commerce. We believe every social interaction should deepen the relationship between brands and their communities while creating genuine value for both sides.

Founded by ex-Meta product and engineering leaders, we've raised over $30M in total capital from investors including GV and True Ventures. We work with brands like Oura Health, Caraway, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Kosas, OLIPOP, and many more. We're building the future of social commerce -- where community, conversation, and commerce converge.

As our First Dedicated Data Science Hire , you will have massive scope, high ownership, and direct influence on the future of social commerce. You will work directly with our engineering and product teams to translate vast, unstructured datasets,...

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