CareerPlan

Machine Learning Data Scientist - Consumer Forecasting

San FranciscoFull-time2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Build and scale robust, interpretable, production-ready forecasting systems to predict core metrics like DAU/WAU, revenue, LTV, compute consumption, and profitability for OpenAI's strategic planning and decision-making.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Data Scientist (Forecasting)

Builds

Scalable forecasting infrastructure and self-service tools for user growth, monetization, compute load, and profitability.

Domain

AI Research / Strategic Finance / Compute Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Time-series forecasting, Python, SQL, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, model monitoring, feature engineering, model deployment, causal inference, Bayesian forecasting

Preferred skills

Building forecasting platforms in high-growth companies, agentic decision support systems, large language model extensions

Technologies

Python, SQL, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Responsibilities

Build statistical and ML models for forecasting across product, finance, and infrastructure; Own end-to-end modeling lifecycle from prototyping to monitoring; Develop production-ready forecasts for key business metrics; Research emerging forecasting techniques; Translate technical outputs into business recommendations; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate forecasts into planning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC