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Principal Data Scientist, Core Products

San Francisco, CA; New York, NY

$217,000-$250,000 / year

full-timesenior Hybridpayroll and HR software

Tech Stack

Description

You will leverage experimentation, statistical inference, and causal analysis to drive strategic decisions for Gusto's core products. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll define metrics, dive deep into payroll and benefits data, and integrate AI-assisted practices to accelerate insights. Your work directly helps small businesses thrive.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in Data Science at a product-focused software company
  • Strong SQL and Python skills
  • Proven ability to apply statistical methods, causal inference, and experimental design
  • Experience leading large, technically complex projects with business impact
  • BS/MS/PhD in quantitative field or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

  • Shape analytical strategy for a major product or business area, setting long-term experimentation direction
  • Execute org-level analytical roadmaps that inform company strategy
  • Drive frameworks for experimentation, causal analysis, and metric design across teams
  • Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders, proactively defining success measures
  • Mentor junior data scientists and raise the bar for analytical thinking
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