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Data Scientist, Risk

gusto· 38 open roles

San Francisco, CA On-siteFull-time3 weeks ago
Salary
$154,000 - $230,000
Experience
Mid
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 weeks ago
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About This Role

Gusto is seeking a Data Scientist to support Risk, leveraging experimentation, statistical inference, and causal analysis to drive strategic decision making. The ideal candidate is a trusted data storyteller with strong statistical and coding skills. This role is based in San Francisco and requires working in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Data Scientist will work with an established team and risk leaders to define and track metrics, deliver insights, and integrate AI-assisted practices. This is a Staff-level role with an expectation of owning experimentation and building risk models that will have direct impact on business decisions.

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

  • 1
    Translate ambiguous stakeholder questions into clear, testable analyses
  • 2
    Structure complex business problems, identify drivers of performance, and communicate actionable insights to influence product or business decisions
  • 3
    Design and interpret experiments within the domain, working with stakeholders to define success metrics and measure impact
  • 4
    Build risk models and present recommendations to process and project enhancements
  • 5
    Tell clear, data-driven stories that connect findings to business strategy, adapting communication for technical and non-technical audiences

RequirementsAI-extracted

  • 7-10 years of experience in Data Science at a product-focused software company
  • Experience with Risk DS and risk modeling
  • Strong SQL skills and comfort with Python
  • Proven ability to apply statistical methods, causal inference, and experimental design to real business problems
  • Excellent communication skills, with a track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and leadership

Perks & BenefitsAI-extracted

Competitive base pay
Benefits, including health coverage
Equity (RSUs)
Typically: Paid Time Off (PTO)
Typically: 401(k) or other retirement plan

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