Junior Data Scientist, Forecasting

Zendesk is hiring a Junior Data Scientist, Forecasting to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Data Scientist, Forecasting, 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 (East 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 • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Annual learning and professional development budget • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Zendesk 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 • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Experience with data visualization tools • Clear communication skills • Understanding of statistics and experimentation Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment