Building Exceptional Data Science Teams: A Systematic Hiring Framework

Jeremy Stanley, Chief Data Scientist at Sailthru, presents a data-driven hiring methodology for recruiting remarkable data scientists that improves accuracy, reduces candidate loss, increases offer acceptance, and minimizes hiring effort simultaneously. The approach emphasizes designing interview processes that mirror actual job requirements rather than following traditional hiring practices. Stanley shares principles and implementation strategies influenced by leaders like Riley Newman at Airbnb and Drew Conway.