Staff Data Scientist, Product - AI-Driven Experiments & Impact

Gusto; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401(k) plans

Job summary

A pioneering company in small business support is looking for a Staff Data Scientist in New York. In this role, you'll leverage statistical methods, causal analysis, and AI tools to drive insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of data science experience, particularly in product-focused environments. You'll collaborate across teams, mentor junior staff, and present findings to stakeholders, playing a crucial role in the success of the organization. A strong background in SQL and Python is essential, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Data Science at a product-focused software company.
• Proven ability to apply statistical methods and AI tools to real business problems.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, technically complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Own ambiguous problems and introduce structure that scales across product domains.
• Apply advanced statistical methods and AI-assisted analytics to enhance product performance.
• Present complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistical methods

Causal inference

AI tools

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

A pioneering company in small business support is looking for a Staff Data Scientist in New York. In this role, you'll leverage statistical methods, causal analysis, and AI tools to drive insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of data science experience, particularly in product-focused environments. You'll collaborate across teams, mentor junior staff, and present findings to stakeholders, playing a crucial role in the success of the organization. A strong background in SQL and Python is essential, along with excellent communication skills.