Technical Lead, Data Science - South San Francisco, United States - Stripe
Description
Who we areAbout Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.
Millions of companies - from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.
Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead.That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About the team
The Data Science Organization is a central team that partners with all parts of Stripe: Product, Finance, Risk, Operations, Infrastructure, and GTM.
We use data to make sure that we understand our users, their users, the Stripe business, and make near optimal decisions (both automated within the product and strategically).
Data Science at Stripe is a mix of ML focus, strategic planning, and analytical depth and we're excited for you to be a part of it.
What you'll doResponsibilities
Identify Stripe-wide problems and opportunities that can be tackled through data science; develop evidence of the validity and utility of data science solutions (e.g. through prototypes or MVP); work with relevant teams to design and build the data science components that deliver outsized value to our users and our business
Provide senior technical direction to working teams and inspire a larger community from across Stripe working in the data science space; assume hands-on leadership, especially when helping teams resolve complex problems and setting the vision for longer term direction coupled with iterative execution
Be part of the Data Science leadership team, contributing to overall strategy & roadmap
Evangelize and inspire best practices across data science; lead by example to build a culture of craftsmanship and innovation
Provide mentorship to our data science talent to help them grow technically and professionally
Who you are
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum requirements
12 years of Data Science experience OR equivalent combined work+academic experience in a quantitative field.
Demonstrated experience of leading company-wide initiatives spanning multiple teams and organizations OR leveraging deep domain expertise to influence tech roadmap planning and execution
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders to drive business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to balance execution and velocity with research, statistical depth, and scalable design.
Experience, mentoring, and investing in the development of scientists, engineers, and peers
Preferred qualifications
Experience with forecasting systems and frameworks
Experience thinking about marketplace dynamics and complex systems
Experience with deep learning model development and best practices
Experience with experimental design and analysis
Experience with metric development and usage
Pay and benefits
The annual US base salary range for this role is $263,500 - $372,000.
For sales roles, the range provided is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role.
This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.
Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.