Member of Data Staff

About the role

As a Member of Data Staff at Simile, you will own the end‑to‑end flow of data that powers our human‑behavior simulations. You will be responsible for both sourcing third‑party datasets and managing the collection of first‑party data, ensuring the data pipeline is robust, representative, and high‑quality.

Key responsibilities

• Map the frontier of the data landscape and identify datasets that expand simulation capabilities across new domains and geographies.
• Secure licensing agreements for third‑party datasets that meet Simile’s predictive standards.
• Design and implement data‑collection instruments for first‑party data acquisition.
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners throughout the data‑supply chain.
• Define and enforce quality and representativeness standards for all incoming data.
• Maintain oversight of data flow, from acquisition through integration into simulation agents.

Required profile

• High‑ownership mindset with the ability to work autonomously in a small, fast‑moving team.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with researchers, customers, vendors, and partners.
• Experience navigating data licensing and third‑party data negotiations.
• Ability to design data‑collection processes that ensure representativeness and quality.

Required skills