Decision Scientist

Posted:
6/9/2026, 2:13:17 AM

Location(s):
Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Ibotta is seeking a Decision Scientist, Core Data & Analytics to join our high-performing team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. Our relatively new and fast-growing Core Data & Analytics team provides high-quality, on-time data products and services across all business areas within Ibotta. We do this through our thought leadership, subject matter expertise, evangelism, and governance of business-critical data initiatives. 

As a Decision Scientist, you’ll have the challenging and rewarding opportunity to build on the foundation of already established data and analytics products. You’ll be able to drive initiatives forward, being responsible for project completion. In addition, you'll also be able to grow organizational and leadership skills by contributing to team and company best practices while learning from technology leaders who want you to be successful.

Denver, Colorado - if you are in or willing to relocate to the Denver area, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Not based in Denver? We will offer a relocation bonus to help make your move to the Mile High City a smooth one.

What you will be doing:

  • Support projects to derive inference and insights from our measurement models, provide ad hoc analysis to internal and external stakeholder using ibotta’s data that tie back to clients goals and objectives for their business, automation of existing reports and deliverables,and market analysis case studies

  • Work cross-functionally to analyze large amounts of behavioral and transaction data to provide clients with actionable insights about Ibotta’s users and campaign performance

  • Communicate complex analyses and data intricacies in a clear, concise manner both internally as well as to external clients

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and clients to provide insightful reporting and dashboards

  • Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, - Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency & Advocate for Savers

What we are looking for:

  • 3+ years practical work experience in an analytics role

  • Bachelor’s degree in analytics/mathematics/statistics/data science/computer science/economics

  • Proven expertise with data handling, processing, statistical and analytical skills

  • Ability to think creatively and provide thoughtful, agile insights

  • Ability to develop, maintain, automate, visualize, analyze, and communicate reporting to management

  • In-depth experience with SQL required

  • Experience using modern data analysis tools (such as R, Python, Hive/Presto, Pyspark) preferred

  • Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization to drive towards common goals

  • CPG / marketing analytics  experience is preferred but not required

Preferred:

  • Experience with modern BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau)

  • Experience with Git/GitHub

  • Experience with data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes

Here are some of the traits that we seek in great decision scientists:

You:

  • are proactive, collaborative and driven to deliver in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  • are comfortable continually asking questions of our data and business

  • translate measurement outcomes into technical specifications and ambiguous business questions into structured data problems

  • use solid business sense to tie analytical outputs to actionable recommendations

  • are an intellectually curious, conceptual thinker who uses creative problem-solving skills to go beyond the symptoms of a problem and diagnose root causes

  • analyze, visualize, communicate and automate complex learnings, distilling them into digestible form for a broad set of stakeholders

  • have excellent interpersonal skills, collaborate across functional areas, manage stakeholder expectations, and support key initiatives from start to finish under guidance of your manager

  • demonstrate empathy for stakeholders, functional partners, clients and users

About Ibotta ("I bought a...")

Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is a leading performance marketing platform allowing brands to deliver digital promotions to over 200 million consumers through a network of publishers called the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN). The IPN allows marketers to influence what people buy, and where and how often they shop – all while paying only when their campaigns directly result in a sale. American shoppers have earned over $2.6 billion through the IPN since 2012. The largest tech IPO in history to come out of Colorado, Ibotta is headquartered in Denver, and is continually listed as a top place to work by The Denver Post and Inc. Magazine.

To learn more about what our Tech teams are doing day to day, visit Building Ibotta on Medium.com.

Additional Details:

  • This position is located in Denver, CO and includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), Employee Stock Purchase Program, and 401k match. Denver office perks include paid parking, snacks and occasional meals.

  • Base compensation range: $89,000 - $101,000. Equity is included in overall compensation package. This compensation range is specific to the United States labor market and may be adjusted based on actual experience. 

  • For the security of our employees and the business, all employees are responsible for the secure handling of data in accordance with our security policies, identifying and reporting phishing attempts, as well as reporting security incidents to the proper channels.

  • Ibotta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ibotta’s employment decisions are made without regard of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

  • Applicants are accepted until the position is filled.

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ibotta

Website: https://ibotta.com/

Headquarter Location: Denver, Colorado, United States

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 2011

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Series D

Industries: Apps ⋅ Coupons ⋅ E-Commerce ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Mobile Apps ⋅ Retail ⋅ Service Industry ⋅ Shopping