Data Scientist III
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Full TimeBengaluruWork From Office
Skills
Machine LearningRPython
Job Description
About the Role
Meesho is looking for a Data Scientist III to join its Data Science team, working on challenges like fraud detection, inventory optimisation, and platform vernacularisation. This role involves enhancing the productivity and utilisation of generated data, working closely with business stakeholders, and transforming scattered information into valuable insights that drive Meesho's mission of democratizing e-commerce for Bharat.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop models and run experiments to infer insights from hard data
- Improve product usability and identify new growth opportunities
- Understand reseller preferences to provide them with the most relevant products
- Design discount programs to help resellers sell more
- Help resellers better recognise end-customer preferences to improve their revenue
- Use data to identify bottlenecks that help suppliers meet their SLA requirements
- Model seasonal demand to predict key organisational metrics
- Mentor junior data scientists in the team
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or a similar field
- 4-7 years of experience as a Data Scientist in a fast-paced organization, preferably B2C
- Familiarity with Neural Networks, Machine Learning, and related techniques
- Familiarity with tools like SQL, R, Python, etc.
- Strong understanding of Statistics and Linear Algebra
- Strong understanding of hypothesis/model testing and ability to identify common model testing errors
- Experience designing and running A/B tests and drawing insights from them
- Proficiency in machine learning algorithms
- Excellent analytical skills to fetch data from reliable sources to generate accurate insights
- Experience in tech and product teams is a plus
Preferred Skills & Nice to Have
- Experience working on personalization or other ML problems
- Familiarity with Big Data tech stacks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, Redshift
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale data science problems for millions of users
- Collaborative, fun-loving team culture with strong focus on work-life balance
- Exposure to diverse challenges across fraud detection, growth, and personalization
- Mentorship opportunities and career growth within a fast-paced organization
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About the company
Meesho
Internet·Bangalore
About us
Meesho is India’s e-commerce marketplace, on a mission to democratise internet commerce.
Our multi-sided technology platform connects four key stakeholders - consumers, sellers, logistics partners, and content creators - to power inclusive growth at scale.
We enable individuals and small businesses to sell online with ease, offering access to a wide customer base, integrated logistics, payment solutions, and platform support.
For customers, Meesho offers a broad and affordable selection, tailored for diverse needs across Bharat. We also empower creators to build commerce-driven content that drives discovery and engagement.
Our logistics operations are powered by Valmo, Meesho’s asset-light logistics platform that works entirely through partner-led infrastructure to ensure cost-efficient and scalable deliveries.
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Benefits & perks
Health & Insurance
Medical Insurance: Base cover of ₹6 lakhs for employees and their families, including coverage for LGBTIQ+ and live-in partners, with day-1 coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Accident & Life Insurance: Personal accident insurance up to 3x CTC and term life insurance up to 2x CTC.
Wellbeing Support: Free doctor consultations, telehealth services, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Leave & Time Off
Parental & Childcare Support: Gender-neutral parental leave, including 30 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers, 30 days for secondary caregivers, adoption assistance (up to ₹1 lakh), and pet adoption leave.
Wellness & Special Leaves: Company-wide "Reset & Recharge" leaves (approx. 11 days), infinite wellness leaves (up to 365 days), and bereavement/paid time off (around 20 days/year).
Financial Benefits & Equity
Stock Options (ESOPs): Direct ownership via MeeSOPs with employee-friendly vesting schedules and periodic buyback opportunities.
Retirement & Planning: Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, National Pension System (NPS) contribution options, and flexible benefit plan (FBP) tax benefits.
Perks & Aids: Salary advance program (up to 3 months CTC), car lease policy, gym/wellness benefits, and relocation support.
Work Culture & Learning
Work Arrangement: Remote-first and flexible work policies, with certain roles operating on hybrid or office models.
Development & Training: Access to learning platforms, courses, and continuous development initiatives via MYAcademy and specialized programs.
Why explore a career with us
The Key Reasons to Join Meesho
1. Accelerated Career Growth & "Extreme Ownership"
Meesho operates on a culture of high autonomy. Teams utilize a "problem-first" approach rather than a feature-first approach. Employees are encouraged to take extreme ownership of projects early in their careers, giving them opportunities to ship ideas quickly and see their direct impact on millions of users.
2. Immense Impact (Building for the Next Billion)
Unlike platforms targeting Tier 1 demographics, Meesho is dedicated to democratizing internet commerce for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. To foster deep user empathy, the company implements unique rituals like "Listen or Die" (LOD)—mandating that team members gather direct user insights before beginning any project—and sponsors user-safari trips into smaller towns to study consumer habits firsthand.
3. Top-Tier Compensation & Financial Perks
Meesho rates highly for its Compensation & Total Rewards (4.1/5 stars on Glassdoor). The company offers:
Competitive base cash salaries.
Direct equity ownership with employee-friendly vesting schedules and frequent ESOP buybacks.
Substantial lifestyle perks, such as gym benefits, car lease policies, and salary advance programs.
4. People-First Benefits & Well-Being
Through its MeeCare Program, Meesho focuses on holistic wellness. Notable initiatives include comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, flexible leave policies, and a distinct 9-day post-festive "rest and recharge" shutdown to prevent burnout after major sales campaigns.
Interview process
Overview of Interview Rounds
1. Application & Resume Screening:
- Candidates apply via official job portals, campus drives, or recruiter networks.
- AI-backed review tools on platforms like Lever may analyze resume metrics, experience, and baseline competencies.
2. Online Assessment (OA):
- Typically lasts 90 to 105 minutes and features 3 to 5 coding and debugging questions (ranging from arrays and greedy approaches to graph/tree and dynamic programming problems) alongside computer science MCQs on OS, DBMS, and Networks.
3. Technical Interviews (1–2 Rounds):
- Round 1 (DSA / Problem-Solving): Focuses on core data structures, algorithms, and logical problem-solving (such as greedy algorithms, array manipulations, or DFS/trees).
- Round 2 (Machine Coding / Low-Level Design): A practical coding or LLD session (e.g., implementing a carpooling system or ticket booking system in 60–75 minutes) to test code structure, scalability, and clean design under constraints.
4. Hiring Manager / System Design Round:
- In-depth discussion on past projects, internships, concurrency, multi-threading, and CS fundamentals like CAP theorem.
- Evaluates system architecture and trade-offs.
5. HR / Cultural Fit Round:
- Focuses on alignment with Meesho's core values, such as "extreme ownership," a "user-first" mindset, and structured communication.
Company stack
Java, Golang, Python
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