--- title: 'Senior Data Scientist at Houzz' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-scientist-houzz-israel-jva38vfmzw28' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Senior Data Scientist at Houzz - **Company:** Houzz - **Location:** Israel - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/houzz/d8088166-0fad-44d6-befe-30aa1cccc1ea ## Job description ## About the Role We’re seeking a high-caliber Senior Data Scientist to lead data science initiatives on the Document, Accounting, Takeoffs and Pro Commerce tracks, which are mission-critical aspects of a pro’s project lifecycle. Our mission is to be the thought partners of the Houzz Pro software product team by providing data driven insights to guide product development and business direction. You will work closely with PMs, Engineering, Design and sometimes senior leaders in this role. ## What You’ll Do - Be the thought partner of the PMs leading the document, accounting, takeoffs and pro commerce tracks to define key metrics, measure and derive insights on how professionals use these features and drive conversations to shape growth oriented product strategies and optimize product roadmap - Lead complex data science initiatives, including sophisticated analyses, independently own the design, running, and analysis A/B tests and other causal inference methods, apply machine learning methods where appropriate and drive adoption of recommendations across teams so we can deliver the best end-to-end document journey, accounting experience, etc. - Dig into large, complex datasets to uncover what drives value for professionals, and translate your findings into clear narratives and dashboards for stakeholders at every level - Work with data engineering to improve data pipelines, instrumentation, and data quality so the team can move fast with confidence - Use AI tools to speed up your own work, from exploratory analysis and code generation to automating recurring reporting, as well as innovative DS projects to uncover new opportunities - Work effectively in areas of significant ambiguity, framing hypotheses, defining success metrics, and leading the implementation of solutions to complex, open-ended problems with minimum guidance, and effectively communicate results to the entire organization including senior leaders - Provide technical guidance to junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning At a Minimum, We’d Like You to Have - A B.A./B.S. degree in technical/quantitative disciplines or equivalent practical experience - 5+ years experience with analytics, preferably with a SaaS business - Strong proficiency in SQL and Python - A solid foundation in statistics and experimentation, including A/B test design, causal inference, and knowing when a result is truly meaningful - An ability to work independently, run their own projects, host stakeholder meetings, manage expectations of senior leaders and do what is needed to complete the projects with minimal supervision - Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills at senior leadership levels - Practical experience working with LLMs, such as calling model APIs, writing and iterating on prompts, or fine-tuning models for specific tasks - Excellent time management and prioritization skills to operate with high autonomy - A product mindset and genuine curiosity about how small businesses and home professionals work - ## Experience using Tableau Ideally, You'll Also Have - Advanced degree in a technical field such as Statistics, Operations Research or Engineering - Baseline understanding of US business accounting workflows or ERP integrations like QuickBooks; familiar with the home construction, remodeling, or trade business operations such as the concepts of estimating, invoicing, etc. - Familiarity with evaluating generative AI systems, including approaches for measuring output quality, detecting hallucinations, and using LLMs as evaluators Houzz is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When applying for a role at Houzz, we guarantee your application will be considered regardless of your sex; race; color; gender; national origin; height or weight; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We embrace and celebrate the value that diversity brings to an organization. Diverse backgrounds and different points of view help Houzz provide the best experience for our community. Houzz is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through projects and initiatives, such as employee resource groups, that support Houzzers’ efforts to be themselves and share their lives at work. If you would like assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@houzz.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process. Houzz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans __________________ Be Who You Are and Do What You Love at Houzz ## About Houzz When founders Adi and Alon remodeled their home, they were frustrated by the lack of resources and inspiration to help them articulate a vision and select the right pro to make it a reality. So they built Houzz. Houzz is now the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for products. Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably. ## Our Mission and Core Values We're proud to say there's no one quite like us. Houzz is a community-centric, innovative tech company that continues to disrupt the home renovation and design industry. Our mission-driven culture is rooted in our core values, and we’re all here for one purpose: make the home remodeling and design process more fun and productive for everyone. ## Our Mission To create the best experience for home renovation and design. Our Core Values We’re a Community We put our community of Houzzers, industry professionals and homeowners first. We approach our work with care, humility and respect. We deliver value to our community through our products and services. We Build the Future We are visionaries who challenge the status quo. We are creative, innovative and curious. We embrace change and different ideas to drive our industry forward. We Make Things Happen We are solution-seekers and self-starters. We listen, move fast and empower our teams to deliver extraordinary results and products. We play to win. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. #LI-Remote ## About Houzz ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, connecting homeowners with professionals and providing AI-powered project management software for the construction and design industry. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series E, total funding $613.6M) - **Headquarters**: West Hollywood, California, United States (with additional offices in Palo Alto, CA) - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Home remodeling, design, and construction technology (software development for home professionals) - **Target customers**: B2B (home professionals – builders, remodelers, interior designers, architects) and B2C (homeowners and home design enthusiasts) - **Mission statement**: “To provide the best experience for home building, renovation and design, connecting homeowners and home professionals with outstanding resources and vendors.” ## Products & Services - **[Houzz Platform](https://www.houzz.com)**: A consumer-facing website and app offering design inspiration (photos, ideas), a directory of home professionals, and a marketplace for home products. Used by over 70 million homeowners and 3 million professionals. - **[Houzz Pro](https://houzz.com/pro)**: A cloud-based, AI-powered all-in-one business management and project management software for construction and design professionals. Includes tools for lead generation, project management, client collaboration (mood boards, selections), 3D floor plans, AI-powered takeoffs and estimates, and financial management. Launched in 2015, with continuous updates (e.g., AutoMate AI tools in 2024, ConX acquisition for online takeoffs in 2021). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Total Funding**: $613.6 million total funding. Notable rounds: Series D ($165M, 2014, led by Sequoia), Series E ($400M, 2017, led by ICONIQ Growth). Current valuation is not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Revenue is not publicly available (private company). The platform serves over 70 million homeowners and 3 million professionals monthly. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sequoia Capital, ICONIQ Growth, and others. - **Growth Signals**: - Employee headcount: ~775 (as of mid-2026), down 5.8% YoY. (Conflicting reports: BuiltIn lists 1,750 total employees, likely an older figure.) - Active job postings: 2 on Lever (Product Manager, Product Designer), but additional roles listed on careers page (e.g., Director of SEO & AEO, Business Development Representative). - Recent product launches: AutoMate AI tools (2024), Selections tool (2022), AR room measurement for Houzz Pro. - Acquisition of ConX (2021) to add online takeoffs. ## Competitive Advantages - **All-in-one ecosystem**: Houzz uniquely combines a consumer inspiration and marketplace platform with a professional-grade business management software (Houzz Pro), creating a two-sided network effect. - **AI-powered tools**: AutoMate, AI takeoffs, 3D floor plans, and AR room measurement give pros a competitive edge in efficiency and client communication. - **Large community**: 3 million+ professionals and 70 million+ homeowners provide a massive, engaged user base that drives lead generation for pros. - **Brand recognition**: Houzz is a well-known brand in the home improvement space, trusted by both consumers and professionals. ## Strategic Focus - **AI integration**: Deepening AI capabilities in Houzz Pro (AutoMate, automated estimates, etc.) to streamline workflows and differentiate from competitors. - **Expanding Houzz Pro**: Growing the professional subscriber base and adding more features (e.g., financial tools, client experience enhancements). - **Student program**: Houzz Pro for Students (launched 2023) to train the next generation of professionals and build pipeline. - **International growth**: The company has a distributed workforce across 30 countries, with offices in the US, Israel, Taiwan, Nepal, UK, and others. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee reviews on Indeed (2026) highlight strong work-life balance, great remote/hybrid environment, supportive teams, and wellness classes. The company is described as having a “startup vibe” with flexible work arrangements. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Houzz operates a remote-first culture with optional in-office days. Many roles are fully remote (US and Israel). The Palo Alto office is on-site for some functions. - **Perks**: Competitive benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, equity (company stock options), performance bonuses, generous parental leave, free snacks and drinks, job training and conferences, and customized development tracks. - **Compensation caveats**: Some Indeed reviews note that pay is on the lower side compared to other tech companies, and there is no 401k matching (as of 2026). Promotion opportunities can be limited. - **Engineering culture**: Strong emphasis on product and design (open roles for Product Manager and Product Designer). The engineering team is distributed across the US, Israel, and Taiwan. ## Sources 1. [jobs.lever.co/houzz](https://jobs.lever.co/houzz) 2. [linkedin.com/company/houzz](https://www.linkedin.com/company/houzz) 3. [builtin.com/company/houzz](https://builtin.com/company/houzz) 4. [houzz.com/aboutUs](http://houzz.com/aboutUs) 5. 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