About arenaflex

At arenaflex, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast-paced, technologically complex, and friendly work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and professional growth.

The Gadget Partner Product and Service team at arenaflex is the division dedicated to growing platforms that delight customers by removing friction in sourcing, entertaining, and managing the home and beyond. We support hundreds of device accessories and services, ranging from Echo devices to Kindle Paperwhite pointers, Fire TV protection plans, and the arenaflex Smart Plug. Our team creates tools for both internal and external cross-functional partners to support their decision-making, tools that have a massive impact on the arenaflex device business.

Join us and become part of a team that's transforming how customers interact with technology in their everyday lives. At arenaflex, we don't just build products – we build experiences that millions of customers around the world rely on every single day.

Role Overview

Are you excited about using econometrics to make sophisticated decisions more science and data-driven? Are you interested in supporting Buyer Equipment gadget ideas from creative concept inception to launch? Would you like to work with Economists and Data Scientists focused on tackling the toughest business questions within the Electronics division and then scaling those Measurements and Econometrics solutions via internal arenaflex tools?

If this sounds like you, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you! We are looking for a talented Data Science & Econometrics Professional to join our Gadget Partner Product and Service team. In this role, you will support multiple data science decision meetings for gadget partner products based on various factors such as device cost, inventory, traffic, affordability, expansion, and more. You will utilize Science and Tools developed by the Economics team, including conjoint demand models to produce partner product recommendations.

As part of the partner-facing arm of the team, you will own relationships with leadership to help improve end-user experience and make the Partnership Strategy more data and science-driven. Simultaneously, you will work with Applied Researchers, Economists, and Software Developers to provide meaningful feedback about partner issues to inform business solutions and increase the speed, quality, and scale behind our recommendations. You will own projects to make progress on Decision Science itself, all while receiving investments in your development to pursue your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

Data-Driven Decision Support: Support up to multiple data science decision meetings for gadget partner products based on factors including device cost, inventory, traffic, affordability, expansion, and market dynamics

Econometric Modeling: Utilize Science and Tools developed by the Economics team, including conjoint demand models, to produce actionable gadget partner product recommendations

Stakeholder Collaboration: Own relationships with cross-functional leaders to help improve end-user experience and make Partnership Strategy more data and science-driven

Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Applied Researchers, Economists, and Software Developers to provide meaningful feedback about partner issues that inform business solutions

Solution Enhancement: Increase the speed, quality, and scale behind recommendations by identifying improvements in our analytical processes and tools

Project Ownership: Lead initiatives to advance Decision Science capabilities within the organization

Business Intelligence: Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization in the gadget partner ecosystem

Innovation: Contribute to the development of new analytical frameworks and methodologies that can be scaled across the organization

Essential Qualifications

Professional Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, Data Researcher, or in a similar analytical role

Technical Proficiency: 3+ years of experience with data querying languages (such as SQL), scripting languages (such as Python), or statistical/numerical programming (such as R, SAS, MATLAB, or similar)

ML & Statistical Modeling: 3+ years of experience with machine learning and statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, including understanding of parameters that affect model performance

Applied Modeling: Experience applying theoretical models in an applied, real-world business environment

Client-Facing Experience: 3+ years of experience in a partner or client-facing professional or researcher role, with demonstrated business acumen

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Programming: Strong proficiency in Python, Perl, or another scripting language with demonstrated ability to write efficient, maintainable code

Enterprise Experience: Experience in a Machine Learning or Data Scientist role with a large technology company, preferably in e-commerce, consumer electronics, or related industries

Experimental Design: Experience developing experimental and analytical designs for data modeling processes, with a strong ability to establish solid baselines and accurately determine cause-and-effect relationships

Domain Expertise: Familiarity with consumer electronics, smart home devices, or accessory product ecosystems

Advanced Analytics: Knowledge of conjoint analysis, demand forecasting, pricing optimization, or similar econometric techniques

Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable business recommendations for non-technical stakeholders

Skills & Competencies Required for Success

Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex business questions with analytical rigor

Technical Excellence: Deep proficiency in SQL, Python, and statistical modeling tools with the ability to manipulate large datasets effectively

Business Acumen: Understanding of business dynamics, market forces, and consumer behavior in the electronics/technology sector

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings to both technical and executive audiences

Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners and influence decision-making

Initiative & Ownership: Self-motivated individual who takes ownership of projects and drives them to completion with minimal supervision

Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities

Collaboration: Team player who thrives in cross-functional team environments

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we are invested in your professional development. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to:

Work with Industry Leaders: Collaborate with some of the world's leading Economists, Data Scientists, and Applied Researchers

Scale Impact: See your analytical solutions scaled across a global technology platform serving millions of customers

Technical Depth: Deepen your expertise in econometrics, machine learning, and statistical modeling in a real-world business context

Business Exposure: Gain comprehensive understanding of the consumer electronics industry, from product development to customer experience

Career Advancement: Clear progression pathways to senior analytical roles, technical leadership positions, or specialized domain expertise

Continuous Learning: Access to arenaflex's extensive training resources, internal knowledge sharing, and professional development programs

Work Environment & Culture

arenaflex offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment that values innovation, customer obsession, and operational excellence. Our culture is built on these key principles:

Customer Obsession: Everything we do starts with the customer in mind

Innovation: We encourage creative thinking and challenging the status quo

Ownership: We act like owners, taking responsibility for our work and its outcomes

High Standards: We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do

Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together across teams and disciplines

Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diverse perspectives and create an inclusive workplace

While this position is based in Austin, USA, we embrace flexible work arrangements that enable our team members to do their best work. We provide the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed, whether you work remotely or in our offices.

Compensation & Benefits

arenaflex offers competitive compensation packages that recognize skills, experience, and contributions. Our benefits package includes:

Competitive Salary: $24-26 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, and mental health support

Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and personal time off policies

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and career development resources

Employee Discounts: Discounts on arenaflex products and services

Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about using data science and econometrics to drive business decisions, support innovative product development, and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact, grow your career, and be part of something truly special at arenaflex.

Come do the best work of your career at arenaflex, where we are continuously working to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting journey with our team!

Experienced Data Science & Econometrics Professional – Gadget Partner Product Insights & Decision Support