Senior Data Scientist (Sugar Team)

Semrush is a brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. We unify SEO authority and AI visibility, so brands are found, cited, and chosen everywhere search happens. That’s how Semrush gained the trust of over 28 million users—from scaling startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Here, you own the way you work, but we move as one unbeatable team.

We don’t just lead the market, we’re busy creating the world where Semrush is an unfair advantage for every marketer.

We move fast in ways to help you grow. Here, you have room to experiment, keep what works, and learn quickly from what doesn’t.

Ready to share our ambition and make an impact? Then, this role may be for you.

About the role

• Work on new directions and solutions for the market
• Look for ways to improve existing algorithms
• Introduce and experiment with new data source
• Collaborate with data engineers and product teams

About you

Move together. Raise the bar. Learn fast—grow faster. That’s the default. And here’s what else is needed to succeed in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience as a DS / MLE
• Strong understanding of the principles of machine learning algorithms, probability theory, statistics, linear algebra
• High proficiency in Python and ML stack
• Hands-on experience working with LLMs
• Knowledge of SQL

Not required, but a plus:

• Experience deploying and maintaining LLM-based solutions in production
• Practical knowledge of RAG and building AI agents
• Experience with GitLab CI
• Experience with GCP and Vertex AI
• Experience in developing ETL processes with Airflow
• Experience in deploying ML systems with batch/real-time processing and monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus, Alertmanager)
• Reproducible research.

Soft skills:

• Strong sense of delivery ownership, balancing execution speed with engineering standards and quality requirements
• Proven ability to ship reliable, maintainable code under tight timelines without compromising technical quality
• Track record of driving alignment and close collaboration across cross-functional teams

About the team:

We are a data science team responsible for supporting teams working in the SEO and AI SEO domains. We create internal services using machine learning, based on which other teams implement new features. Our team includes 1 Data Science Manager, 4 Data Scientists, and 2 ML Engineers and we are looking for an additional Senior Data Scientist to join our team.

Our stack:

• Google Cloud Platform
• Data Storage: ClickHouse
• Language: Python
• Tools: Airflow, k8s, Docker, Catboost, Pandas
• LLM APIs: OpenAI, Google, Anthropic

Examples of our projects:

• Keyword Search Volumes - a metric that shows how many times people search a specific keyword in search engines
• AI Topic Volume & Traffic - evaluating the popularity of topics in the AI search engine platforms
• Keyword Search Intent -  goals that users pursue when they make a request in a search engine

About the perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Hobby & team building budget allowance
• Employee Support Program
• Loss of family member financial aid
• Employee Resource Groups

A little more about us

Semrush is the leading brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact.

Built on the industry’s most expansive proprietary dataset, Semrush delivers AI-driven insights across GEO, SEO, Agentic Search Optimization, content marketing, paid media, and social strategy. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, MA with a global presence across North America, Europe and Asia.

We’ve built something people are proud to be part of. And the awards agree: Great Place to Work, DEI Workplace, Diversity Champion Award, International Inclusion Award, Most Women Friendly Employers, Best Place for Working Parents. All thanks to 1700+ employees who build the company every day. 

About our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments 

Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. 

Ready to be a part of this mission? Join us!