Applied Scientist (Code-First)

Alembic is an applied science company solving marketing's hardest problem: proving what actually works. We're looking for an Applied Scientist who solves hard mathematical problems in marketing attribution through algorithmic innovation and production-quality implementation.

Requirements

• 5+ years developing and shipping research code in production environments
• Strong mathematical background - statistics, probability, optimization, causal inference
• Proficient Python developer - can write production-quality code, not just notebooks
• Causal inference expertise - practical experience applying causal methods to real problems
• Data-intensive systems - experience processing and analyzing large datasets
• Research to production - track record of turning research ideas into shipping features
• Communication skills - can explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences
• MS or PhD with significant applied research experience
• Background in econometrics, statistics, or computational social science
• Experience in marketing analytics, A/B testing, or measurement domains
• Understanding of ML engineering and MLOps practices
• Ability to work directly with customers on technical problems
• Experience with both Bayesian and frequentist statistical methods

Benefits

• Early-stage equity opportunity
• Cutting-edge technology
• Elite team
• Hard problems with real impact