Senior Data Scientist

Intuit; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive data science and analytics for their Lending Marketplace. This role involves creating predictive models, conducting complex experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver insights that enhance customer experiences. Candidates should have a strong background in fintech, advanced SQL skills, and experience with Python.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data science and analytics in the fintech sector.
• Proven ability to form hypotheses based on customer behavior and market conditions.
• Experience in building scalable analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing business opportunities and formulating hypotheses.
• Driving strategic insights for the Lending Marketplace.
• Developing predictive models and conducting complex experiments.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Customer segmentation

Experimentation design

Advanced SQL

Python

Education

BS or MS in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Econometrics

Tools

Qlik

Tableau

Plotly Dash

Job description

Overview

Intuit’s Global Business Solutions Group (GBSG) is committed to building tools and services that significantly enhance the ability of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to manage cash flow. At the heart of this mission, the QuickBooks Lending team is developing innovative solutions that empower customers to confidently access the right loan offerings with greater ease.

The Lending Data Science team is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to lead data science and analytics for the Lending Marketplace—a strategic growth initiative focused on connecting small and medium businesses with the most suitable loans from external lenders. By leveraging Intuit’s rich customer data, this platform aims to deliver personalized loan offers and streamline the application experience. In this role, you’ll analyze both internal and lender data to uncover actionable insights, provide strategic recommendations, and help scale the marketplace rapidly. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in quantitative analysis, experience working with large datasets, and a strong background in data-driven decision-making. Prior experience in fintech lending including credit card or marketplace analytics is a plus.

What you\'ll bring

We’re looking for a curious, proactive data scientist with a passion for fintech.

• BS or MS in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Econometrics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in data science and analytics in the fintech sector, ideally in lending, credit cards, or marketplaces.
• Strong expertise in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and experimentation design.
• Proven ability to form hypotheses based on customer behavior, industry trends, and market conditions.
• Demonstrated success designing and interpreting complex experiments beyond traditional A/B testing.
• Experience in building scalable, reusable analytics tools and avoiding redundant efforts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills across business and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL proficiency and hands-on experience with visualization tools such as Qlik, Tableau, or Plotly Dash.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills using Python (with libraries such as numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Experience applying statistical and machine learning techniques to solve go-to-market and marketing problems (e.g., feature adoption propensity, churn risk scoring, next best action models).

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience addressing growth-related challenges at fintech companies focused on lending, credit cards, or marketplaces serving consumers or SMBs. Understanding of lending product nuances and marketplace dynamics.
• Familiarity with Generative AI and other emerging technologies to accelerate insights from multimodal data sources.

Role

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Lending Data Science team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy through deep analytical insights. This includes:

• Conceptualizing business opportunities, formulating hypotheses, defining goals and key metrics, and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Driving strategic insights to shape the future of Intuit’s Lending Marketplace and positively impact millions of small and medium sized businesses.
• Developing predictive models, conducting experiments beyond A/B testing, and uncovering customer insights to drive product, marketing, and lending innovations.
• Creating durable customer segmentation strategies to enhance targeting, positioning, and user experience.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in Product Management, Marketing, Credit Underwriting, Engineering, Design, and Analytics to inform and guide product strategy.
• Translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

Location: San Francisco, CA