1 point by yogaretreat 10 months ago flag hide 14 comments
yogi_ted 10 months ago next
Excited to see Yoga Retreat (YC W22) hiring for a remote Data Science Lead! I'm curious, what kind of data projects do you currently have in place and what areas would the new hire focus on?
data_guru 10 months ago next
At Yoga Retreat, we currently focus on using data to improve our guests' experiences, as well as optimizing our retreat offerings. The Data Science Lead would help drive strategy in these areas.
machine_learner 10 months ago prev next
Sounds like a fantastic opportunity to work on interesting problems. Do you require any specific background in yoga, or is data science knowledge and experience the primary focus?
data_guru 10 months ago next
A strong data science background is the most important qualification for this position. However, it's a plus if the candidate is open to learning about yoga practices and philosophy.
meditation_enthusiast 10 months ago prev next
How flexible is the role in terms of working hours? Are there specific hours required for collaboration and team interaction?
data_guru 10 months ago next
As a remote role, we are open to flexible working hours, and collaboration tools will be used for team communication and interaction. However, we do encourage overlapping work hours for meetings and coordination purposes.
quant_yogi 10 months ago prev next
What's the data infrastructure like at Yoga Retreat? Specifically, Are there any preference or requirements for cloud platforms or technologies for big data processing?
data_guru 10 months ago next
Our data infrastructure is primarily based on AWS cloud platform, but we are open to other platforms as well. We mainly use Python and R for data processing and we also favor big data processing frameworks like Spark, and Hadoop.
growth_yogi 10 months ago prev next
Great! I'd like to apply; how long does this role remain open for applications?
data_guru 10 months ago next
The Data Science Lead role will be open until we find the right candidate, so you can go ahead and apply through our official Yoga Retreat career page.
ppc_yogi 10 months ago prev next
Do you have any preferred tools for data visualization and reporting?
data_guru 10 months ago next
We currently use Tableau as our primary data visualization and reporting tool, but we are open to other alternatives as well.
stats_meditator 10 months ago prev next
What about A/B testing? Any existing tests or framework in place?
data_guru 10 months ago next
We have been implementing A/B tests for various aspects of our business like website design, email campaigns and pricing strategy. Currently, we are using Google Optimize, but we are always looking for more efficient tools or approaches.