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Build insight from
some of the
world’s richest data.

At Ancestry, Data Science sits at the center of how we create discovery. 

Our teams work with billions of historical, behavioral, and genetic datasets to uncover patterns, inform product decisions, and power meaningful customer experiences.
This is applied data science with real-world impact. The questions are complex. The data is deep. And the work directly shapes how millions of people understand their past and themselves.

Turn Data Into Discovery

At Ancestry, data is the engine behind discovery. Our Data Science teams work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and large-scale historical and genomic data to uncover signals hidden across billions of records. Using proprietary and patented methodologies, we develop models that power identity resolution, inference, and personalization at a global scale.

From applied machine learning and causal experimentation to advanced analytics and emerging generative AI use cases, Data Scientists at Ancestry solve complex, real-world problems with meaningful impact, using cutting-edge tools, deep data, and the freedom to explore what has never been unlocked before.

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Solving Real Problems With Real Data

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Data Scientists at Ancestry contribute across the business, including:
  • Transforming raw historical records into meaningful insights
  • Machine learning and predictive modeling
  • Experimentation and causal inference
  • Search, recommendations, and personalization
  • Analytics that guide product and business strategy
  • Responsible and ethical data use at scale

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Data Science at Ancestry

Data Science at Ancestry means shaping experiences that matter, guided by customer empathy, data, and long-term thinking. You’ll have real ownership, a close technical partnership, and the chance to build products that connect people to their identity and history.

  • Meaningful data rooted in human stories
  • Strong mentorship and collaborative teams
  • Real impact on products used by millions
  • Growth paths for early-careers and experienced talent

Cross-Functional by Design

Architecture & Engineering Partnership

Our Data Science teams don’t work in isolation.

We collaborate closely with Engineers and Architects to design scalable systems, deploy models responsibly, and ensure insights move beyond dashboards into real product experiences. 

 

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Co-ops: Learn by Doing

Our student co-op program treats early-career talent as real contributors, not observers.

Co-ops work on production problems, learn from experienced mentors, and gain hands-on experience with tools, models, and workflows used across the organization. Co-ops and interns are welcomed as full contributors from day one, working alongside seasoned practitioners on real problems that matter to millions of users. Many return to Ancestry full-time. 

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Built on purpose. Powered by people.

We’re curious builders and thoughtful innovators, working together across the globe to help people discover their stories. Our culture is grounded in passion for the customer, respect for every voice, and collaboration rooted in candor. 

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Our culture shows up in the work. Every day.

At Ancestry, our culture is grounded in how we serve customers, how we treat each other, and how we move ideas forward.

These pillars guide how we collaborate, make decisions, and challenge ourselves to do better. They’re not abstract ideals.
They’re the behaviors we expect, practice, and grow together.

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Passion

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An unyielding passion for the customer experience.

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Curiosity

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Leading the way with a pursuit of what’s next through innovative ideas and solutions.

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Respect & Candor

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Valuing and encouraging others to challenge thoughtfully and bring diverse perspectives to the table. 

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Collaboration

Informing and contributing to the workplace with conviction and candor.

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