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Lead Data Scientist

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SALARY
$180k – $225k/yr
WORK TYPE
remote
JOB TYPE
full-time
INDUSTRY
fintech
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About the role

About the Role

The Lead Data Scientist will report to the Data Science Manager.

As the Lead Data Scientist, you will:

  • Build and own end-to-end pricing systems—from experimentation to production—that directly shape revenue and unit economics.
  • Lead high-impact pricing experiments and apply advanced methods to uncover what truly drives conversion, retention, and profitability.
  • Act as a go-to expert in pricing and demand modeling, influencing strategy across Product, Risk, Finance, and Marketing.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives from idea to launch, partnering closely with engineering to deliver scalable, real-world solutions.
  • Turn complex analyses into clear, compelling insights that guide leadership decisions.
  • Mentor teammates and help raise the bar on experimentation, modeling, and technical rigor.

About You:

  • You bring 6+ years of experience in data science, pricing, or quantitative modeling (or an advanced degree with relevant experience), with strong fluency in Python/R and SQL.
  • You’ve built and shipped pricing or demand models that drive real business impact, and you’re comfortable owning problems end-to-end.
  • You have deep expertise in pricing optimization, elasticity, and econometrics, and know how to apply causal inference and experimentation in real-world settings.
  • You thrive in cross-functional environments, influencing partners and translating complex work into clear, actionable insights.
  • You enjoy mentoring others and raising the bar for how teams approach modeling, experimentation, and decision-making.

Even Better:

  • Experience in fintech, lending, or financial services with ownership of pricing models.
  • Familiarity with financial metrics, risk-adjusted returns, and capital markets.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms and modern data tools (e.g., AWS, DBT, Airflow, Looker).
  • Exposure to LLMs or NLP applied to pricing or financial use cases.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $180,000 - $225,000 USD. Employees are also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and equity.

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, & Vision benefits plus savings plans
  • Mac computers + work-from-home stipend to set up your home office
  • Monthly internet and phone reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • 401(k) plan to help you save for retirement plus a company match
  • Robust tuition reimbursement program
  • $1,000 travel perk on each Earnie-versary to anywhere in the world
  • Competitive days of annual PTO
  • Competitive parental leave
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