Staff Data Scientist

Indeed; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with equity-based incentives

Open paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indeed is seeking a Staff Data Scientist for the People Science Team in the United States. The role focuses on applying advanced statistical modeling, research design, and data science methods to evaluate talent programs and employee experiences, partnering with data engineering to produce leadership-ready insights.

The position emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations, with mentoring duties for junior researchers

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years experience
• Expertise in A/B testing and experimentation is required
• Solid foundation in data science methods and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with both technical and business audiences

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and execution of advanced analyses, experiments, and machine learning models to address complex questions
• Translate data into actionable insights to guide product and business decisions
• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and models for large-scale product data, collaborating with engineering and product teams

Skills

A/B testing

Data science methods

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Math/Stats

Master’s or PhD (with experience)

Job description

Our Mission

As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.

(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026)

Day to Day

As a Staff Data Scientist on Indeed’s People Science Team, you will apply advanced statistical modeling, research design, and data science methodologies to evaluate talent programs, organizational systems, and employee experiences. You will partner closely with data engineering to produce insights that inform our Talent Enablement, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards programs and answer critical questions for leadership. Capability to translate data science concepts, build clear data stories around analysis, and summarize research findings for leadership are required.

In this high-ownership role, you will turn complex people data into actionable recommendations, establish standardized research playbooks, and optimize workflows using automation and AI tools. Additionally, you will mentor junior researchers and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to elevate overall technical rigor and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and execution of advanced analyses, experiments, and machine learning models to address complex questions.
• Translate data into actionable insights to guide product and business decisions.
• Develop and maintain scalable, robust data pipelines and models for large-scale product data. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into product workflows.
• Mentor and support other data scientists, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of tools, methodologies, and processes that improve the efficiency and impact of the data science team.
• Communicate findings clearly through presentations, visualizations, and documentation for diverse audiences.

Skills/Competencies

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years experience Required
• Expertise in A/B testing and experimentation is required
• Solid foundation in data science methods and technologies.
• Able to influence technical direction and contribute to long-term planning.
• Able to work effectively with other teams and mentor colleagues.
• Focused on delivering high-quality, impactful solutions that contribute to business goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, effective with technical and business audiences.

Salary Range Transparency

• Tier 1 - United States of America 150,000 - 224,000 USD per year
• Tier 2 - United States of America 166,000 - 250,000 USD per year

Salary Range Disclaimer

At this time, we are not considering candidates for this role who are based in the following locations: California, Seattle, WA, the New York City Metro (Tri-State) area, or the Washington, DC Metro area.

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region‑specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.

Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing

• We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program.
• Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
• For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

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