23h ago
Applied Scientist
Toronto
โจ $150k-$250k / yearest.
full-timeseniorreal-estate
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll build quantitative models to solve pricing, resale, and risk challenges at Opendoor, a real estate technology company. You'll develop structural modeling and optimization frameworks that directly impact business decisions in a low-margin, high-stakes environment. This role stands out for its blend of deep modeling and hands-on engineering on a small, impactful team.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Build models for pricing, resale strategy, and portfolio risk
- Develop demand and conversion models using listing signals
- Design optimization frameworks balancing margin and conversion
- Apply statistical and econometric modeling to structured problems
๐ Requirements
- Python coding with production-quality scientific code experience
- Causal inference, Bayesian modeling, or mathematical optimization experience
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in quantitative discipline
- Comfort with messy real-world data and ambiguous business problems
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience in pricing, marketplace modeling, or revenue management
- Background in real estate, housing, or finance domains
- Familiarity with Pyspark or distributed data processing
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Unlimited PTO
- ๐ฉบ Medical/dental/vision insurance
- ๐ผ Life insurance
- ๐ฐ 401(k)
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site / Final Roundยท 120 min
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