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Data Analyst, Telematics

Columbus, OH

Our data science team makes sense of diverse datasets related to key business problems. We're responsible for the full stack of data analytics, from querying or procuring data, cleaning data, feature generation, problem formulation, error/success metric choice, machine learning/predictive model building, and translation of results into business action. The final product can range from reporting that will be used to advise strategic planning, to recommendation of a specific action, to handing off a predictive model for deployment in production. All of this is done to make our various teams and processes more efficient and to price our products more accurately.

We're looking for a Data Analyst to become an expert on Root's telematics data; we've created the mechanisms to collect and process massive amounts of smartphone sensor data, but we need help validating, improving, and teaching other teams about them. In this role, you'll assist our data scientists in developing deeper insights and understandings across various analytical projects, identifying trends and impacts across our data. You'll also build monitoring of critical telematic KPIs from the ground up, helping our a wide range of stakeholders stay up-to-date on what's happening.

Responsibilities:

  • Validate and improve core telematics data strategies
  • Analyze large telematic datasets to derive key insights in driver’s behavior
  • Develop and maintain the key documents and dashboards on core telematics models
  • Establish reporting of standard exhibits

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Data Analyst/Data Scientist experience in a business or academic environment
  • Strong programming skills. Python preferred
  • Demonstrable experience with SQL
  • Experience with predictive modeling and model diagnostics
  • Knowledge of basic statistical techniques
  • Advanced degree in a technical or quantitative field preferred

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Finding the right people to help us build Root is a top priority. Whether you would like to explore the possibility of working together or simply learn more about the position, we’d love to hear from you!

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At Root, we judge people based on the merit of their work, not who they are. If you are passionate about what this role entails and solving real problems, we encourage you to apply. We want to learn about you and what you can add to our team.

Who we are

We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize insurance. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative FinTech companies in the world. And we’re just getting started.

What draws people to Root

Our success is in large part due to our unwavering standards in hiring. We recognize that our products are only as good as the people building and promoting them. We want individuals who find solutions by going through the cycle of ideation to implementation with curiosity, rigor, and an analytical lens. Ask anyone who works here and you’ll hear similar reasons for why they joined:

Autonomy—for assertive self-starters, the opportunities to contribute are limitless. Impact—by challenging the way it’s always been done, we solve problems that have a big impact on our business. Collaboration—we encourage rich discussion and civil debate at every turn. People—we are inspired by the collection of crazy-smart people around us.

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