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Harnham

Founding Data Scientist

Full Time · In Office · New York, New York (USA)

$200,000–$240,000 · Posted Jun 9, 2026

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  • Founding Data Scientist
  • NYC (5 Days Onsite - Midtown)
  • Up to $240K Basic Salary
  • We're partnered with an early-stage company operating at the intersection of data, trading, and live events, looking to hire a Founding Data Scientist to help build and scale their core pricing and bidding systems.
  • This is an opportunity to join a small, high-caliber team where your work will directly influence pricing decisions, inventory strategy, and revenue generation.
  • What you'll be working on:
  • * Pricing and inventory models in a real-time marketplace
  • * Bidding and trading algorithms
  • * Machine learning systems used in production
  • * Model evaluation and performance optimization
  • * Scaling core data science capabilities from the ground up
  • What they're looking for:
  • * Strong background in machine learning and data science
  • * Experience building and deploying models into production
  • * Advanced Python and SQL skills
  • * Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • * Someone who enjoys solving complex commercial problems
  • This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and help shape both the technical direction and future growth of the business.
  • Apply below or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

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Founding Data Scientist

Harnham

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