About the Team
Our Data Science team is the Avengers to Meesho’s S.H.I.E.L.D 🛡️. And why not? We are the ones who assemble during the toughest challenges and devise creative solutions, building intelligent systems for millions of our users looking at a thousand different categories of products. We’ve barely scratched the surface, and have amazing challenges in charting the future of commerce for Bharat.
Our typical day involves dealing with fraud detection, inventory optimisation, and platform vernacularisation.
As Data Scientist, you will navigate uncharted territories with us, discovering new paths to creating solutions for our users.🔍 You will be at the forefront of interesting challenges and solve unique customer problems in an untapped market.
But wait – there’s more to us. Our team is huge on having a well-rounded personal and professional life. When we aren't nose-deep in data, you will most likely find us belting “Summer of 69” at the nearest Karaoke bar, or debating who the best Spider-Man is: Maguire, Garfield, or Holland? You tell us ☺️
About the Role
Love deep data? Love discussing solutions instead of problems? Then you could be our next Data Scientist.
In a nutshell, your primary responsibility will be enhancing the productivity and utilisation of the generated data. Other things you will do include working closely with the business stakeholders, transforming scattered pieces of information into valuable data and sharing and presenting your valuable insights with peers.
What you will do
- Develop models and run experiments to infer insights from hard data
- Improve our product usability and identify new growth opportunities
- Understand reseller preferences to provide them with the most relevant products
- Designing discount programs to help our resellers sell more
- Help resellers better recognise end-customer preferences to improve their revenue
- Use data to identify bottlenecks that will help our suppliers meet their SLA requirements
- Model seasonal demand to predict key organisational metrics
- Mentor junior data scientists in the team
What you will need
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science (or similar degrees)
- 2-4 years of experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced organization, preferably B2C
- Familiarity with Neural Networks, Machine Learning, etc
- Familiarity with tools like SQL, R, Python, etc.
- Strong understanding of Statistics and Linear Algebra Strong understanding of hypothesis/model testing and ability to identify common model testing errors
- Experience designing and running A/B tests and drawing insights from them
- Proficiency in machine learning algorithms
- Excellent analytical skills to fetch data from reliable sources to generate accurate insights
- Experience in tech and product teams is a plus
- Experience in working on personalization or other ML problems
- Familiarity with Big Data tech stacks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, Redshift
Bonus points for:
About Meesho
Meet Meesho - India’s only true e-commerce marketplace.
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind - to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. Meesho is democratizing internet commerce in India. The company provides sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.4 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers.
Meesho has been a catalyst for over individual entrepreneurs, propelling them into an online business with zero initial investment. What sets us apart is our revolutionary 0% commission model for sellers, a pioneering concept in the Indian e-commerce landscape. Our vision extends beyond being a platform; we aspire to be the e-commerce destination for Bharat—a testament to our dedication to inclusivity and accessibility.
Meesho milestone:
Our journey is marked by significant milestones, including a valuation of $4.9 billion and the unwavering support of renowned investors such as Sequoia Capital, Softbank, Fidelity, Prosus Ventures, Facebook, and Elevation Capital. Meesho proudly found its place in Y Combinator’s 2021 Top Companies List and was the sole Indian startup featured in Fast Company’s The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2020. In 2021, we claimed the 6th spot in Linkedin’s Top Startups List.
9 crore orders every month~13 Lakh seller on the platform 75% of user from Tier 2+ cities of India 3.6 cr monthly and 14 cr Annual transiting users12+ Cr product listings on Meesho A new product uploaded every second
But beyond the numbers and accolades, our true strength lies in our people. At Meesho, we champion a people-first culture with gender-neutral and inclusive policies. Discover opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at meesho.careers.
Join us on this exhilarating journey, where innovation meets inclusivity, and every entrepreneur's dream finds a home. Explore more about our story and vision through our insightful blogs!
Our mission:
Democratising e-commerce for Bharat.Meesho is focused on building and making e-commerce accessible for the next billion users. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. With ~80% of Meesho’s 140 million annual transacting customers coming from Tier 2+ cities and towns, the company has been instrumental in bringing new-to-e-commerce users online. Meesho has made e-Commerce more accessible, affordable and engaging for a unique and underserved ‘non-affluent’ user segment. With a strong value proposition of Everyday Lowest Prices, the platform hosts one of the largest selection of quality products at affordable prices.
Our purpose:
Har Indian ka APNA MARKET
Our founders:
Vidit Aatrey : Co-Founder and CEO
Sanjeev Barnwal : Co-Founder and CTO
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