Lead Data Scientist, Protocol Research

Job Overview Figment is a renowned global entity in blockchain infrastructure services. We cater to a diverse clientele, including exchanges, wallets, foundations, custodians, and large token holders, providing them with comprehensive staking solutions. Our suite of institutional staking services encompasses rewards optimization, rapid API development, rewards reporting, partner integrations, governance, and slashing protection. Backed by industry leaders and financial institutions, our extensive global team, spread across twenty-three countries, is focused on advancing the adoption and long-term success of the Web3 ecosystem.

We are a tech company in a growth phase, seeking individuals who are proactive and capable of navigating ambiguity to drive impact in innovative ways within an empowering organizational culture.

Role Description

We are in search of a Lead Data Scientist specializing in proof of stake protocols to bolster our data team at Figment. The ideal candidate should possess robust technical data science acumen and adept communication skills across multiple business units. Key requirements include issue identification, proposing data-driven solutions, and articulating strategies to leverage data for informed decision-making. If you thrive on creating data-centered solutions with tangible business outcomes, you could be a perfect fit for this role. The role demands comfort in unstructured environments, adapting to uncertainties, working independently across projects, and evolving within changing landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing, planning, and executing data-driven solutions for Figment's Sales and DevOps teams
• Harnessing analytics, statistics, and machine learning tools to deliver impactful solutions
• Acting as the team liaison between Sales, DevOps, and supporting ad hoc EDA and diversified reporting
• Executing data extraction through Python scripts, JSON files, etc., to construct pipelines from external sources like block explores, APIs, and RPCs nodes
• Introducing novel systems and processes with a focus on enhancing data flow
• Assessing emerging technologies and staying current with modern trends, technologies, and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive background in Data Science and Data Solutions
• Proficiency in modern data stack concepts (databases, pipelining, visualization tools, ML platforms)
• Outcome-oriented mindset with high EQ and meticulous attention to detail
• Willingness to experiment with new approaches and iterate as needed
• Team player with collaborative problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in protocol data, research, and report writing domains
• Familiarity with Blockchain technology or Web3 landscape
• Proficiency in data engineering tasks
• Cross-functional collaboration experience with internal teams
• Proficient in utilizing our technology stack and tools (AWS, Snowflake, jupyterhub, Dagster, dbt, Fivetran, Monte Carlo, Python, Sigma, GitHub, Jira, Slack)

Compensation and Benefits

Figment upholds a core value of "Making the Invisible Visible," ensuring transparency across all internal operations. Here are the details regarding base salary and benefits:

Base Salary: Canada: CAD $160,000 - $200,000 US: USD $160,000 - $x Specifics for other countries will be discussed during initial interviews.

Benefits Include:

• Fully remote working environment with co-working options available
• Generous PTO and flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive health benefits from day one
• Indisputable parental leave policies and remote work support
• L&D budget, WiFi reimbursement, home office stipend
• Retirement packages, stock options, competitive bonuses, and commissions
• Annual team events and retreats fostering collaboration and bonding
• Culture of transparency, professionalism, and calculated risk-taking within a dynamic growth setting

Apply now and join us in shaping the future of digital assets with Figment, a remote-first company connecting talents from around the world!