NerdWallet
Staff Data Scientist
NerdWallet US · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago
PythonDistributed SystemsGitSQLSnowflakeDatabricksAWSGCPAzureKafkaMachine Learningscikit-learnPandasNumPySparkAirflowdbtData EngineeringData ScienceMLOpsA/B TestingPerformance MarketingLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- We've built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you're empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional).
- As a Staff Data Scientist, you set the standard for scientific rigor, mentor senior ICs, and guide cross-functional teams without formal authority.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in causal inference methodologies (e.g., uplift modeling, doubly robust learners, instrumental variables, difference-in-differences, synthetic control, Bayesian time series)
- Strong software engineering and production ML experience, including Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, LightGBM/XGBoost) and PySpark, Advanced SQL
- Experience with distributed systems and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, AWS/GCP/Azure), Version control and ML lifecycle tools (e.g., Git, MLflow)
- Hands-on experience with experimentation frameworks, A/B testing, and statistical diagnostics (e.g., power analysis, bias detection)
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence Product, Marketing, Finance, and executive stakeholders
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to operate in ambiguous, high-impact problem spaces
- We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do.
Nice to have
- Experience with marketplace optimization, ranking systems, or auction-based environments
- Knowledge of streaming data architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis), orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, DBT), and feature stores (e.g., Tecton, Feast)
- Domain experience in fintech, marketplaces, growth, or performance marketing
- We believe great work can be done anywhere.
- Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life's a series of balancing acts, eh?)
- Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
- Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)
- Nerd-led group initiatives - Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
Skills
- Establish and standardize methodologies for incrementality, experimentation, and measurement across channels and product surfaces
- Translate predictive outputs (e.g., conversion propensity, incremental CPA, expected LTV) into decision-ready signals for real-time systems
- Influence architectural decisions across modern data and ML platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, real-time inference systems)
- Provide technical leadership across teams by setting best practices for experimentation, modeling, code quality, and reproducibility
- Communicate complex analytical insights and trade-offs to executive stakeholders, translating findings into actionable business strategies
- Shape long-term strategy for personalization, experimentation, and AI-driven growth at NerdWallet
Compensation
- Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
Benefits
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
- Rejuvenation Policy - Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
- New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
- Mental health support
- Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
- Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward - Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
- Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
- Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
- Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
- Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
- Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations
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