# Staff Data Scientist - Payments

Hiring organization: [Circle](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/circle)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ffbbe7bb-6ce7-49e6-82e7-076a49d413cd

Listed on Circle's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Staff
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 195000 – 257500 USD per year

## Summary

Circle seeks a Staff Data Scientist to lead analytical initiatives across their payments platform, applying statistical modeling and experimentation to drive product strategy and business growth. This role suits experienced quantitative professionals who can influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights and build scalable solutions in a fintech environment.

_Our summary, not Circle's wording._

## Skills named

Business Intelligence, Experimentation, Python, R, SQL, Statistical Modeling

## Required

- 10+ years in data science, analytics, economics, statistics, or related quantitative field
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or R
- Deep expertise in statistical modeling, experimentation, and causal inference
- Proven track record leading large-scale analytical initiatives independently
- Experience influencing product strategy and senior stakeholders through data
- Experience building scalable data products and analytical frameworks

## Nice to have

- Deep experience with payments products, fintech, or financial services platforms
- Experience analyzing blockchain datasets and onchain transaction activity

Apply on Circle's site: https://circle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Circle/job/San-Francisco---remote-first-in-US/Staff-Data-Scientist---Payments_JR101067