Data Scientist

Stripe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 172,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Toronto is looking for Data Scientists to analyze data and build machine learning models. The role involves collaborating across teams to drive impact, utilizing data for strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees and proven experience in analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Equity options

Health benefits

Wellness stipends

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data science experience with a PhD, 6 years with an MS/MA, or 8 years with a BS/BA.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and build machine learning models to drive impact.
• Collaborate with various teams to optimize systems.
• Communicate complex analyses into actionable recommendations.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data science experience

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Causal inference

Optimization

Product analytics

Experimentation

Education

PhD in relevant field

MS/MA in relevant field

BS/BA in relevant field

Tools

Python

R

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the team

Our Data Science team partners deeply with teams across Stripe to ensure that our users, our products, and our business have the models, data products, and insights needed to make decisions and grow responsibly. We’re looking for data scientists with a passion for analyzing data, building machine learning and statistical models, and running experiments to drive impact. Our work is broad and varied, influencing how our products work (e.g. understanding user needs, preventing fraud, or optimizing charge flows), how our business works (forecasting key outcomes, managing liquidity, quantifying risk exposure), how our go-to-market motions operate (designing growth experiments, optimizing marketing investments, refining sales processes, and estimating causal effects), and everything in between. We have a variety of Data Science roles and teams across Stripe and will seek to align you to the most relevant team based on your background.

What you'll do

We’re looking for a variety of Data Scientists to partner with the Product, Finance, Payments, Risk, Growth and Go-to-Market teams. You’ll work closely with a specific part of the business, playing a crucial role in optimizing our systems and leveraging data to make strategic business decisions. As Data Scientists at Stripe, it’s our mission to ensure that the company strategy, products, and user interactions make smart use of our rich data, using techniques like machine learning, statistical modeling, causal inference, optimization, experimentation, and all forms of analytics.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• PhD + 3 years, MS/MA + 6 years or BS/BA 8 years of data science/quantitative modeling experience
• Proficiency in SQL and a computing language such as Python or R
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in several of the following areas: machine learning, statistics, optimization, product analytics, causal inference, and/or experimentation
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams to deliver results
• Ability to communicate results clearly and a focus on driving impact
• A demonstrated ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
• Solid business acumen and experience in synthesizing complex analyses into actionable recommendations
• A builder's mindset with a willingness to question assumptions and conventional wisdom

Preferred qualifications

• Experience deploying models in production and adjusting model thresholds to improve performance
• Experience designing, running, and analyzing complex experiments or leveraging causal inference designs
• Experience with distributed tools such as Spark, Hadoop, etc.
• A PhD or MS in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Sciences, Operations Research)

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is CA$172,000 - CA$258,000. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.