Junior Data Scientist

Elastic is hiring a Junior Data Scientist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Data Scientist, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Build and validate models and dashboards • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Maintain data pipelines and data quality What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Competitive salary and meaningful equity How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Elastic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Clear communication skills Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing