gusto
Data Scientist, Risk
At a Glance
- Location
- San Francisco, CA;New York, NY
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 2026-03-26T11:48:33-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Medical
Benefits & Perks
stuff—like payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR—so owners can focus on
Requirements
5-7 years of experience in Data Science at a product-focused software company.
Strong SQL skills and comfort with Python.
Proven ability to apply statistical methods, causal inference, and experimental design to real business problems.
Demonstrated experience leading technically complex projects with clear business impact.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we.
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Responsibilities
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in leveraging experimentation, statistical inference, and causal analysis to drive strategic decision making that contributes to the overall success of our organization.
You'll define and track metrics that help us understand our business performance, and dive deep into our risk stack data to deliver insights and answer questions.
You’ll also integrate AI-assisted practices to accelerate analysis, enhance rigor, and expand the reach of insights across Gusto.
Partner and Execute:
Translate ambiguous stakeholder questions into clear, testable analyses.
Structure complex business problems, identify drivers of performance, and communicate actionable insights to influence product or business decisions.