Senior Data Scientist

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Data Analysis • $156,000 PA - $195,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Data Scientist at GoFundMe, you will lead impactful projects, advise teams on data-driven decisions, and drive product strategy with forward-looking insights. You will also own the design, execution, and analysis of A/B tests and build foundational models. The role involves working cross-functionally, uncovering new analytical opportunities, and contributing to the company's mission of helping people help each other. This role requires a candidate that is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and has an in-office requirement of 3x a week.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience in product data science.
  • Expertise in A/B testing.
  • Advanced SQL for querying and transforming data.
  • Proficiency in Python for modeling.
  • Familiarity with statistical and machine learning methods.
  • Ability to manage business requests.
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD in a quantitative field
  • Experience developing churn, retention, or LTV models.
  • Familiarity with advanced experimentation techniques.
Perks:
  • Make an Impact
  • Innovative Environment
  • Collaborative Team
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Holistic Support
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Commitment to DEI
  • Community Engagement

Job Details

Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring! 

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

Join us! The GoFundMe team is searching for our next Sr. Data Scientist to help us build the future of giving through data-driven decision-making. You will work with an accomplished team to drive impact through insights and advanced analytics.

Candidates considered for this role will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area. There will be an in-office requirement of 3x a week.

As a Sr. Data Scientist, you will…

  • Lead high-impact projects from ideation to delivery, working cross-functionally to ensure measurable results
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Product, Engineering, Design, and Data teams to empower data-driven decision making and help people help each other
  • Drive product strategy by delivering forward-looking insights and recommending data-informed roadmaps
  • Own the design, execution, and analysis of A/B tests to guide product innovation and optimize user experience
  • Build and deploy Foundational Models (e.g., segmentation, retention, LTV) that inform strategic decisions across our giving marketplace
  • Partner cross-functionally to uncover new analytical opportunities that drive business performance

You have… 

  • 5+ years of experience in product data science, analytics, or an equivalent field
  • Expertise in formulating and executing multivariate and A/B tests
  • Advanced SQL for querying and transforming data
  • Proficiency in Python for modeling, forecasting, and statistical analysis
  • Familiarity with a range of statistical and machine learning methods
  • Proven ability to prioritize and manage  business requests through structured scoping and stakeholder alignment.
  • Strong presentation and storytelling skills to translate data into strategic insights

Preferred…

  • A Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or related) is a plus.
  • Experience developing churn, retention, or customer LTV models to inform customer lifecycle or engagement strategy
  • Familiarity with advanced experimentation techniques (e.g., Multi-Armed Bandits, uplift modeling) for personalization or dynamic optimization

Why you’ll love it here...

  • Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
  • Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, and commuting, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
  • Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
  • Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
  • Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing diversity, equity, and inclusion training to all employees, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The total annual salary for this full-time position in this location is $156,000 - $195,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com

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Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or certain US privacy laws may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. 

Learn more about GoFundMe:

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘24 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.For recent company news and announcements, visit our Newsroom.

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