Data Scientist, Experimental Projects
Core
Data Scientist driving zero-to-one product discovery by building prototypes, running experiments, and synthesizing qualitative/quantitative insights to validate new business opportunities.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (experimental product discovery)
Builds
Early product prototypes, analytical models, and experimental frameworks for new Stripe product areas
Domain
Fintech / Product Discovery / Experimental Analytics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
SQL, Python or R, statistical modeling, causal inference, rapid prototyping, business acumen, AI tool proficiency
Preferred skills
machine learning, optimization, product analytics, distributed computing (Spark/Hadoop), production model deployment
Technologies
SQL, Python, R, Spark, Hadoop, AI tools
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate new product opportunities using data; Partner with engineering and product teams to test early concepts; Develop analyses and models to accelerate learning; Combine user interviews with quantitative evidence; Define success metrics and assess investment viability; Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
