Staff Data Scientist: Strategy, Experimentation & AI

Monograph; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Gusto is seeking a highly skilled Staff Data Scientist with 7+ years of experience to drive strategic decision-making through advanced statistical methods and AI tools. You will collaborate with teams across the organization and lead high-impact projects that maximize business value.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for mentoring. Compensation ranges from $154,000 to $225,000 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead ambiguous problems and design analysis frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to guide data-informed decision-making.
• Apply advanced statistical methods and AI-assisted analytics.
• Design, analyze, and interpret experiments.

Skills

SQL skills

Python proficiency

Statistical methods

Causal inference

AI tools

Experimental design

Excellent communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

Gusto is seeking a highly skilled Staff Data Scientist with 7+ years of experience to drive strategic decision-making through advanced statistical methods and AI tools. You will collaborate with teams across the organization and lead high-impact projects that maximize business value.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for mentoring. Compensation ranges from $154,000 to $225,000 depending on location and experience.