Data Scientist II :26-03142

Akraya, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a data scientist to leverage data to drive strategic decisions by analyzing customer behavior and supporting AI-driven initiatives. You will collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams to translate complex findings into actionable insights and contribute to the development of AI-powered solutions that scale across the business.

This is a W2 contract role for 9+ months located in Oakland, CA, offering hourly pay between $80 and $90.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of data science experience.
• Proficiency in designing and interpreting A/B tests.
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings.
• Experience in the fintech industry, specifically in banking, lending, or payments, is preferred but not strictly required.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of team strategies by providing data-driven insights into customer behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address well-defined business questions.
• Design and execute A/B tests, with support on more advanced experimental designs.
• Assist in evaluating and integrating new analytical and AI approaches.
• Develop core data science skills and contribute to team learning.

Skills

Data science exp

SQL

AI-Assisted

Experimentation

Product Analytics

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

This role focuses on leveraging data to drive strategic decisions by analyzing customer behavior and supporting new initiatives. You will collaborate with various teams to translate complex findings into actionable insights and contribute to the development of AI-driven solutions. The position offers opportunities for growth in data science and experimentation within a structured, supportive environment.

Primary Skills

• SQL (Advanced)
• AI-Assisted (Intermediate)
• Experimentation (Advanced)
• Product Analytics (Intermediate)
• Tableau (Advanced)

Contract Details

Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 9+ Months Location: Oakland, CA (West Coast Peferably) Pay Range: $80.00 - $90.00 Per Hour on W2

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of team strategies by providing data-driven insights into customer behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address well-defined business questions.
• Design and execute A/B tests, with support on more advanced experimental designs.
• Assist in evaluating and integrating new analytical and AI approaches.
• Develop core data science skills and contribute to team learning.

Must-Have Skills

• 4-6 years of data science experience.
• Proficiency in designing and interpreting A/B tests.
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings.
• Experience in the fintech industry, specifically in banking, lending, or payments, is preferred but not strictly required.

About Akraya

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!