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Staff Data Scientist – Payments

Data ScientistData ScientistFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2013H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$195K - $257.5K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree10 yrs expEnglishPythonSQL

Job Description

Staff Data Scientist – Payments

Circle

• Partner with the Payments team to design and develop foundational datasets, metrics, and analytical frameworks that support product strategy and business decision-making. • Analyze customer behavior, product adoption, and transaction activity to generate actionable insights that improve payment experiences and drive business growth. • Research onchain payments ecosystems, blockchain transaction data, and competitive payment solutions to inform product development and market positioning. • Lead strategic analyses that identify new opportunities for product innovation, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. • Build scalable reporting, dashboarding, and automation solutions using SQL, Python, and business intelligence tools to increase organizational leverage. • Communicate analytical findings through compelling visualizations and data storytelling tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership. • Influence product and business strategy by partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business leaders to drive data-informed decision-making.

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or R.
  • Deep expertise in statistical modeling, experimentation, causal inference, and quantitative methods.
  • Proven track record of independently leading large-scale analytical and data science initiatives from ambiguous problem statements to measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong experience influencing product strategy, business decisions, and senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations.
  • Experience building scalable data products, analytical frameworks, and self-service capabilities that drive organizational leverage.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and data quality.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • professional development

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