Thumbtack – Senior Data Scientist, Product (Marketplace) – Ontario

Company: Thumbtack

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:56:33 GMT

Job description: A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That’s why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes – knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry – we must be doing something right.We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.At Thumbtack, we’re creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.Thumbtack by the Numbers

  • Available nationwide in every U.S. county
  • Over 85 million projects started on Thumbtack
  • More than 11 million 5-star reviews and counting
  • Pros earn billions on our platform
  • 1000+ employees
  • $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021)

About the Data Science TeamThe Data Science team empowers Thumbtack to use data to guide business decisions. We collaborate with partners across the company to solve the most analytically challenging problems — everything from informing how we set prices across almost a thousand local services categories, to evaluating the impact of a new business model on company performance, to identifying early predictors of high-quality customers. We are a tight-knit, intellectually curious team that is committed to improving Thumbtack and improving each other.About the RoleData Scientists at Thumbtack are empowered early on to leverage their critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills to make a positive impact on the company. Data Scientist embed with product teams to support new product feature launches, study the economics of our massive and dynamic marketplace, and help inform strategy. As a Data Scientist, you’ll be the person responsible for all the analytical needs of an entire team of engineers, designers, and product/marketing managers — helping empower the team and Thumbtack more broadly to build the best product, as quickly as possible.Responsibilities

  • Propose and conduct quantitative research into key user behaviors, product flows, and business trends; based on analysis and in collaboration with cross-functional partners, identify potential new opportunities and next steps for the product team
  • Design and analyze experiments and other tests for causal inference, in collaboration with engineers, applied scientists, and economists
  • Partner with product managers, designers, engineers, and researchers to help drive product strategy on the team. This includes defining new features, scenario modeling for possible impact on key metrics, making recommendations on business logic of new features, etc.
  • Define and monitor key metrics; investigate changes in metrics and propose next steps
  • Develop topic area expertise, e.g., develop a deep understanding of how Thumbtack search works and interacts with other systems
  • Contribute to our team and company data culture through accessible data table design and maintenance
  • Collaborate with, mentor, and help recruit team members

What you’ll needIf you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we’re looking for someone excited to join the team.

  • 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics or economics
  • Experience managing stakeholders with competing priorities in areas such as Product Management, Design, Engineering and Marketing
  • Experience scoping, analyzing, and communicating results of experiments
  • Expert in SQL
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally and with leadership
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a technical area such as: Statistics, Engineering, Analytics, Math, Computer Science, Operations Research, Economics

Bonus points if you have

  • A well-balanced combination of big-picture thinking, ability to thrive in ambiguity, exceptional problem solving skills and patience to teach others and uphold a high bar
  • Experience working on a 2-sided marketplace
  • Proficient in one of Python or R

Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, Canada or the Philippines.* Learn more about our virtual-first working model .#LI-RemoteBenefits & Perks

  • Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
  • 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
  • Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco
  • WiFi reimbursements
  • Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being

Learn More About UsThumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law.Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: .If you are a California resident, please review information regarding your rights under California privacy laws contained in Thumbtack’s Privacy policy available at .

Venus Consultancy – E-Commerce Marketplace Specialist – Scarborough, ON

Company: Venus Consultancy

Location: Scarborough, ON

Expected salary: $16.64 – 18 per hour

Job date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:31:58 GMT

Job description: Role: E-Commerce Marketplace Specialist Work Location: In personJob Types: Part-time, Internship / Co-opPay: $16.64-$18.00 per hourVenus Consultancy is seeking an E-Commerce Marketplace Specialist to manage and grow sales on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and other online platforms. The ideal candidate must have expertise in Helium 10, PPC campaigns, SEO keyword optimization, product & market research, and end-to-end online sales management.Key Responsibilities:

  • Optimize product listings using SEO & Helium 10 to improve search rankings.
  • Manage PPC campaigns for Amazon and other marketplaces.
  • Conduct product & market research to identify profitable opportunities.
  • Oversee end-to-end sales, including listing, pricing, promotions, and fulfillment.
  • Expand sales across multiple online platforms and improve performance through data-driven strategies.

Requirements:

  • Experience in Amazon, Walmart, eBay marketplace management.
  • Proficiency in Helium 10, PPC advertising, SEO, and competitor analysis.
  • Knowledge of Amazon FBA, FBM, A+ Content, and inventory management.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Scarborough, ON M1H 3C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • Amazon marketplace: 3 years (required)

Amazon – Software Development Engineer, AWS Marketplace, Partner Onboarding Management – Toronto, ON

Company: Amazon

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:03:16 GMT

Job description: DESCRIPTIONAWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.Come join the Marketplace Team in our mission to change the way enterprise software are bought and sold! Marketplace enables software sellers to reach all customers; and enables software buyers to easily discover, purchase and consume software. Our goals include enriching the platform to support more diverse selection, improving buyer and seller experience and implementing new ideas to add new dimensions to the product. Our vision is to make Marketplace one stop shop for buying and selling software just like Amazon.com is for retail.We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to help the team take Marketplace to the next level. As a Software Development Engineer on the team you will own significant portions of the product and will have significant influence on our strategy by helping define the next wave of product features and system architecture. The systems are complex and there are huge opportunities to work at all levels from the front end user experience, to a set of robust platform services, to system level pieces and everything in between. You should be somebody who enjoys working on complex system software, is customer-centric, and is passionate about building quality software as well as achieving operational excellence. A commitment to team work, hustle, and strong communication skills (to both business and technical partners) are essential.The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record of success delivering new features or products. This person has thrived and succeeded in delivering high quality technology products/services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift fast. They have strong and implementation experience, strong knowledge of web services and protocols, and an in-depth knowledge of systems architectures. Experience with asynchronous workflow systems is a plus.Work-life Balance
Our team works together to provide work/life balance for all team members. We recognize that the circumstances of our team members vary, and we balance work across the team so we’re all able to maintain standards on behalf of our customers, while at the same time allowing for rich and happy personal lives.Mentorship & Career Growth
We have a formal mentor search application that lets you find a mentor that works best for you based on location, job family, job level, etc. We can also help you find a mentor or two, because two is better than one. In addition to formal mentors, we work and train together so we are always learning from one another, and we celebrate and support the career progression of our team members.10010About the team
About AWSDiverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Experience programming with at least one software programming language
– Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customersPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Associate Director, Marketplace Media – VaynerMedia – Toronto, ON

Company: VaynerMedia

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $105000 – 115000 per year

Job date: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:03:39 GMT

Job description: ABOUT VAYNERXVaynerX ( ) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.ABOUT VAYNERMEDIAVaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.In a Nutshell:
As Associate Director, Media you will drive strategic media execution and insights across eCommerce and eRetail channels. You will oversee team operations, foster client relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes through expert platform management, reporting, and thought leadership. You’ll also lead in shaping innovative media approaches, optimizing processes, and aligning team efforts with organizational priorities.This position will be required to work out of our Toronto office upwards of 3 to 4 days a week.What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and execute eCommerce media strategies that enhance traffic, conversion, and sales across digital retail platforms.
  • Act as a primary client contact, delivering actionable insights and aligning media strategies with client business goals.
  • Represent the team in client and platform partner discussions, driving excellence in deliverables and relationships
  • Create comprehensive media plans and oversee their implementation to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Lead platform-level operations, including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, and other retail media networks.
  • Collaborate on advanced reporting and insights, leveraging tools such as Tableau, Amazon Marketing Cloud, and Google Analytics.
  • Establish and refine trafficking and QA workflows to ensure error-free and efficient execution.
  • Design and implement scalable client-facing dashboards and internal reporting mechanisms.
  • Distill media performance insights into compelling narratives for presentations, emails, and discussions.
  • Translate complex analytics into actionable recommendations for clients and internal teams.
  • Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for junior team members, cultivating a culture of learning and innovation.
  • Work cross-functionally with creative, legal, and finance teams to streamline processes and enhance campaign performance.

What You’ve Got:

  • Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, and tools like Skai, Pacvue, and CommerceIQ.
  • Analytical Proficiency: Skilled in attribution, analytics, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Snowflake).
  • Proven Leadership: Experience mentoring teams and delivering high-caliber media strategies in eRetail contexts.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to link media planning with broader business goals, ensuring holistic, data-driven recommendations.
  • Process Orientation: Demonstrated success in creating efficient workflows, QA processes, and advanced reporting frameworks.
  • Retail-Focused Media Skills: Proficiency in executing strategies across platforms like Meta, Pinterest, TikTok, and emerging retail-integrated channels.

Base Pay: CAD $105,000 – $115,000

VaynerX is a modern family of companies focused on building and growing brands. VaynerMedia, a global creative and media agency, is part of this family and specializes in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The company was founded by Gary Vaynerchuk in 2009 and has offices in various locations around the world. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at prestigious award shows. The Associate Director, Media role within VaynerMedia’s Toronto office involves developing and executing eCommerce media strategies to enhance traffic, conversion, and sales across digital retail platforms. The role also includes overseeing team operations, fostering client relationships, and providing actionable insights to align media strategies with client business goals. Platform expertise, analytical proficiency, proven leadership, strategic thinking, process orientation, and retail-focused media skills are among the qualifications required for this role. The base pay for this position is CAD $105,000 – $115,000.

Amazon – Software Development Engineer, AWS Marketplace – Toronto, ON

Company: Amazon

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 02:54:19 GMT

Job description: DESCRIPTIONCome join AWS Marketplace (https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/); AWS Marketplace (AWSMP) is a curated digital catalog, customers can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services that customers need to build solutions and run their businesses. AWSMP includes thousands of software listings from popular categories such as security, networking, storage, machine learning, business intelligence, database, as well as related professional services to help you manage and support those solutions. Customers can quickly launch pre-configured software with just a few clicks and choose software solutions in Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), software as a service (SaaS), and other formats. You can use AWSMP as a buyer (subscriber), the seller (provider), or both. Anyone with an AWS account can use AWSMP as a buyer and can register to become a seller.AWSMP is looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to solve challenging scale problems and evolve the service to meet our customer’s need. As a Software Development Engineer on the team you will own significant portions of the product and will have influence on our strategy by helping define the next wave of product features and system architecture. The systems are complex and there are huge opportunities to work at all levels from a set of robust platform services, to system level pieces and everything in between. You should be somebody who enjoys working on complex system software, is customer-centric, and is passionate about building quality software as well as achieving operational excellence. A commitment to teamwork, hustle, and great communication skills (to both business and technical partners) are essential.Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.About the team
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
– Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Software Development Engineer, AWS Marketplace – Amazon – Toronto, ON

Company: Amazon

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:30:49 GMT

Job description: DESCRIPTIONAWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.Come join AWS Marketplace (https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/); AWS Marketplace (AWSMP) is a curated digital catalog, customers can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services that customers need to build solutions and run their businesses. AWSMP includes thousands of software listings from popular categories such as security, networking, storage, machine learning, business intelligence, database, as well as related professional services to help you manage and support those solutions. Customers can quickly launch pre-configured software with just a few clicks and choose software solutions in Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), software as a service (SaaS), and other formats. You can use AWSMP as a buyer (subscriber), the seller (provider), or both. Anyone with an AWS account can use AWSMP as a buyer and can register to become a seller.AWSMP is looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to solve challenging scale problems and evolve the service to meet our customer’s need. As a Software Development Engineer on the team you will own significant portions of the product and will have influence on our strategy by helping define the next wave of product features and system architecture. The systems are complex and there are huge opportunities to work at all levels from a set of robust platform services, to system level pieces and everything in between. You should be somebody who enjoys working on complex system software, is customer-centric, and is passionate about building quality software as well as achieving operational excellence. A commitment to teamwork, hustle, and great communication skills (to both business and technical partners) are essential.About the team
ABOUT AWS:Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services is responsible for driving revenue and growth from small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers. AWS Marketplace is a digital catalog where customers can find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services. They are looking for a Software Development Engineer to help evolve the service. Amazon Web Services (AWS) values diverse experiences and offers a work-life balance, inclusive team culture, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. The basic qualifications for the role include 3+ years of software development experience and experience with programming languages. AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Marketplace Sponsored Products Specialist – Best Buy – Vancouver, BC

Company: Best Buy

Location: Vancouver, BC

Expected salary: $54000 – 68000 per year

Job date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:42:51 GMT

Job description: experience. Hands-on-keyboard experience with retail media or digital marketing platforms (e.g. Amazon Ads, Criteo, Google, Meta… ecommerce growth. What we’re looking for: 3+ years digital advertising, retail media and/or Marketplace seller support…