As a data scientist, you'll be part of a new team within Direct Property Quoting that will focus on data innovation and modeling. It's a unique opportunity to shape our future capabilities by being the first data scientist to build predictive models that enable customized treatments in the quoting and insurance selection process. This team supports the data and analytics for a system that leads users through a question flow to gather necessary information to generate homeowner insurance quotes within our network of property insurance carriers. You'll design algorithms that will enable a personalized experience that will drive consumers to think of Progressive.

Must-have qualifications

• Master's degree or higher with quantitative focus in Econometrics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or related field (e.g. Mathematics).
• In lieu of the above, Bachelor's degree with quantitative focus in Econometrics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or related field (e.g. Mathematics) and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in Statistical/Quantitative Modeling and/or Machine Learning tools (R, Python, etc.) and in using various database tools (e.g. Hadoop, SQL) processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Statistical/Quantitative Modeling and/or Machine Learning tools (R, Python, etc.) and in using various database tools processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong background in building models and solving business problems
• Desire to work closely with analysts and consultants
• Proficiency in at least one higher level programming language such as Python or R and SQL
• Experience with one or more advanced machine learning methodologies or demonstrated ability to learn new technical skills

Benefits

• Gainshare bonus up to 30% of youreligible earnings; Progressive rewards each of us with an annual bonus based on company performance
• 401(k)with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development and tuition assistance
• Onsite gym and healthcare at large locations
• Wellnessprograms to help you maintain a better quality of life
• Medical, dental and vision,including free preventive care

Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.