[Hiring] Data Scientist II @Palmstreet

About Palmstreet

Palmstreet is the #1 live shopping platform for rare plants, handmade crafts, & unique goods. Founded in 2020 by Instagram and Apple veterans, Palmstreet began as a plant identification app and quickly evolved into a trailblazer in live shopping, beginning with plant sellers. Fueled by a passionate, plant-loving community, we rapidly expanded into new categories to better serve our fast-growing audience.

Our vision is to become the “World’s Online Main Street,” bringing the charm of in-person shopping to engaging, social online experiences. Backed by top Silicon Valley VCs (a16z, Craft Ventures, Headline) and powered by a nimble, empathetic team, we’ve grown our GMV by 500x in the last 18 months.

As we continue shaping the future of social commerce, we’re looking for talented individuals who are excited to grow with us and join our mission.

The Opportunity

Palmstreet is looking for a Data Scientist II to join the team and drive data-powered decision-making. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business and marketing stakeholders to develop analytic dashboards, generate actionable product insights and build AI/ML solutions that accelerate GMV growth. You will apply advanced AI/ML techniques to enhance live personalization, growth forecasting, LTV inference, supply-demand optimization and wherever creativity happens.

The right candidate must be based in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable ETL pipelines to process and analyze terabytes of user interaction data.

• Define, visualize and monitor key business and product metrics to inform decision-making.

• Build, deploy, A/B test and iterate on ML products using appropriate algorithms and infrastructures.

• Partner with PMs, designers and engineers to develop scalable AI/ML-driven products.

• Successfully completes projects at large scope while maintaining a consistent high level of productivity and standard.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of analytics experience in growth market, campaigns, user behaviors or economics.

• 2+ years of hands-on ML experience in supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.

• Proficiency in Python and SQL with big data fundamentals on a cloud platform.

• Ability to identify and propose growth opportunities actively.

• Passion for working in a fast-paced startup environment, making difference and driving meaningful impact.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fully remote work setting.

• Bilingual proficiency (English and Mandarin) is a plus, but not required.

Your Location:

Compensation:

The pay range for this role is determined by job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and current market data. Compensation ranges may be modified in the future to adjust for updated market data.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes:

• Opportunities for equity incentives

• Health insurance through Manulife: Silver plan covered for employees

• Retirement Savings Plan through Wealthsimple with 4% employer contribution

• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

• 15 accrued PTO days per year, plus statutory local paid holidays and paid sick days

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of live shopping: Be part of a dynamic team revolutionizing the online shopping experience, combining creativity and technology to create immersive, interactive platforms for sellers and buyers alike.

• Collaborate with industry pioneers: Work alongside a nimble, innovative team, backed by some of the most prestigious VCs in Silicon Valley, with opportunities to influence the product direction.

• Solving complex challenges: You’ll take on complex problems that others haven’t yet been able to solve, driving innovation and pushing boundaries in your work.

• Thrive in a flat, startup environment: Take full ownership of your projects while working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual respect.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Palmstreet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from everyone—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For roles in Canada, we also comply with the Employment Equity Act.

Application Process

We’re excited to review your application! If your experience aligns with what we’re looking for, our hiring team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call and walk you through the next steps of our interview process.

While we try our best to respond to everyone, the high volume of applications may mean we’re unable to provide individual updates if we decide not to move forward.

To stay connected and explore future opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn or visit us at https://palmstreet.app/careers.