Staff Data Scientist, Growth
Core
Drive user acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization through experimentation, statistical analysis, and data-informed decision-making for a Canadian cryptocurrency financial services platform.
Role type
Staff Data Scientist (Growth)
Builds
Growth strategies, experimentation frameworks, dashboards, and self-serve tools for user lifecycle management.
Domain
Fintech / Cryptocurrency / Consumer Growth
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | product features
Required skills
SQL, Python, experimentation design, causal inference, statistical analysis, forecasting, KPI design, product intuition, cross-functional collaboration, autonomous project management, data visualization
Preferred skills
Startup/high-growth environment experience, experimentation platforms (Posthog, Statsig, Amplitude), dbt, Snowflake, lifecycle marketing, customer segmentation, growth modeling
Technologies
SQL, Python, Posthog, Statsig, Amplitude, dbt, Snowflake
Responsibilities
Partner with engineering and design to improve acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization; Collaborate with marketing, finance, and operations to uncover growth opportunities; Champion experimentation and decision frameworks; Define KPIs and success metrics; Use statistical analysis and ML to understand user behavior; Identify high-leverage opportunities via user journey and funnel analysis; Shape priorities with data-informed perspectives; Build dashboards and self-serve tools; Maintain a shared data layer; Foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making.
Seniority
Staff, high autonomy & strategic impact