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At Earnest, we empower you to take control of your career so you can empower students to take control of their finances.

Lead Data Scientist

Data ScientistData ScientistOtherRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2013H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

81 days ago

Salary

$180K - $225K / year

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Lead Data Scientist

Earnest

Role Description 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. Qualifications - 6+ years of experience in data science, pricing, or quantitative modeling (or an advanced degree with relevant experience). - Strong fluency in Python/R and SQL. - Experience building and shipping pricing or demand models that drive real business impact. - Deep expertise in pricing optimization, elasticity, and econometrics. - Ability to apply causal inference and experimentation in real-world settings. - Thrive in cross-functional environments, influencing partners and translating complex work into clear, actionable insights. - Enjoy mentoring others and raising the bar for how teams approach modeling, experimentation, and decision-making. Requirements - 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. 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.

Job Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in data science, pricing, or quantitative modeling (or an advanced degree with relevant experience).
  • Strong fluency in Python/R and SQL.
  • Experience building and shipping pricing or demand models that drive real business impact.
  • Deep expertise in pricing optimization, elasticity, and econometrics.
  • Ability to apply causal inference and experimentation in real-world settings.
  • Thrive in cross-functional environments, influencing partners and translating complex work into clear, actionable insights.
  • Enjoy mentoring others and raising the bar for how teams approach modeling, experimentation, and decision-making.
  • 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.

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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