Data Scientist II

Russell Tobin; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Russell Tobin is recruiting a Data Scientist II for a hybrid role in San Diego, CA. You will apply advanced analytics to drive product growth and optimize customer experiences in fintech contexts.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in data science or product analytics, strong modeling skills, and the ability to design complex experiments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science or product analytics (preferably fintech).
• Ability to formulate data-backed strategies that will drive step-function growth for the business.
• Ability to generate hypotheses grounded in customer behavior, industry trends, and external market factors.
• Experience in designing and interpreting complex experiments beyond traditional A/B testing methods.
• Demonstrated experience in building reusable and scalable analytics solutions, with a focus on efficiency and avoiding duplication of work.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence decisionmakers and build consensus with teams.
• Quick learner, adaptable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply data science methods to inform product decisions in fintech contexts.
• Build scalable analytics solutions that drive growth and improve customer value.
• Design and interpret experiments beyond standard A/B tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate insights effectively.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Predictive modeling

Experimentation

Customer segmentation

Data-driven strategy

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Statistics/Math/CS or related

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Qlik

Amazon QuickSight

Plotly Dash

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Job description

Title

Data Scientist II

Location

San Diego CA-Hybrid

Pay rate

$83.00 - 88/hour DOE

Duration

12+Months (Possibility of extension)

Duties

• BS or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science or product analytics (preferably in fintech), with a strong foundation in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and experimentation.
• Ability to formulate data-backed strategies that will drive step-function growth for the business and increase customer benefit.
• Ability to generate hypotheses grounded in customer behavior, industry trends, and external market factors.
• Experience in designing and interpreting complex experiments beyond traditional A/B testing methods.
• Demonstrated experience in building reusable and scalable analytics solutions, with a focus on efficiency and avoiding duplication of work.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence decisionmakers and build consensus with teams.
• Quick learner, adaptable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in visualization tools such as Qlik, Quicksight, Tableau, Plotly Dash.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills using Python (for its rich suite of statistical and modeling libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, etc.).
• Experience with Causal inference techniques such as propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, and synthetic control methods.
• Experience with Generative AI and other evolving technologies to accelerate insights from multi-modal data.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field.

Education Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field.

Additional Information

Work is expected to be done on hybrid onsite schedule.

Benefits

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobinis a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Benefits

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.