Data Scientist
Company: HeyGen
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
About HeyGen At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual
storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual
content has become the preferred method of information creation,
consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content,
in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to
scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people
with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences. Learn
more at www.heygen.com . Visit our Mission and Culture doc here .
Position Overview: We’re looking for a talented, curious, driven,
and self-starting data scientist to join our team. The ideal
candidate is a critical thinker familiar with SaaS products and
metrics, has a strong background in statistics and data modeling,
can clearly communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences,
and is excited to partner with engineering to implement the data
infrastructure and stack for a rapidly growing startup. This is a
highly dynamic, fast-paced environment where you’ll be trusted with
real ownership — from defining our data stack to shaping how
insights guide our product roadmap. You’ll help lay the foundation
of our data culture, working across engineering, product, and
business teams to ensure data drives decisions at every level. Key
Responsibilities: Data Tooling & Culture Play a critical role in
defining and setting up our data and experimentation stack Partner
with engineering to ensure our data is clean, scalable, and usable,
considering real-world deployment constraints Create and champion
best practices to create a data-driven culture Product Analytics &
Insights Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover patterns,
trends, and insights to inform product and business decisions Help
define the product roadmap through analysis of the user journey,
user behaviors, and product trends Design, launch, and analyze A/B
tests or data-led product features Partner with product teams and
leadership to define new metrics and make prioritization decisions
Business Intelligence & Visualizations Build and maintain
production-quality dashboards so that team members can access
product and business metrics, in a self-serve way Ensure BI tools
are dependable and up-to-date Translate complex analyses into
simple, visual stories that drive alignment and action.
Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with cross-functional
teams to define and refine model requirements Communicate findings
and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical
stakeholders Share findings with the rest of the company, helping
drive better decision making across marketing, sales, and product
teams Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative
field (Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business
Analytics or related field) 3 years of relevant work experience in
Data Science, Business Intelligence, Product Analytics, or a
related function Expert in SQL and proficiency in at least one
scripting language (R or Python) Defined, implemented, and
operationalized new feature and product-level metrics from scratch
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to
communicate with product managers, engineers, and executives
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a
collaborative team environment What HeyGen Offers: Competitive
salary and benefits package Dynamic and inclusive work environment
focused on innovation and creativity Opportunities for professional
growth and skill development Collaborative culture that values
teamwork and employee input Access to state-of-the-art technologies
and tools Salary Range $170,000 – 220,000 annually Please note that
the salary information is a general guideline only. HeyGen
considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key
skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and
business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our
total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits
including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental
leave program and emotional health resources. HeyGen is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us at
HeyGen and be part of a team that's reshaping the world of visual
storytelling!
Keywords: HeyGen, Escondido , Data Scientist, IT / Software / Systems , Los Angeles, California
