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Experienced Data Scientist

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.

Plaid’s Data team is building data insights and models that improve how millions of users understand and grow their financial lives. We're looking for data scientists with experience applying state-of-the-art data analytics techniques to different product areas. We value not only technical know-how, but also creativity, user empathy, and teamwork.

You’ll be a data scientist as a part of the Data org, contributing to diverse, high-impact data insights and machine learning challenges. Specifically, you will focus on driving business impact, and production directions through data analysis and potentially help evaluate and improve ML solutions and systems. If you're interested in building state-of-the-art Data/ML solutions to unblock financial freedom for everyone, let's chat!

We're guided by our principles including impact, growing together, embracing openness and positivity, and inventing tomorrow; we’re looking for leaders who are motivated by those same principles.

Responsibilities

Applying your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and data visualization to find insights for improving our API products
Conducting large-scale A/B experiments
Identifying useful signals that can be fed into machine learning models.
Informing and influencing product and engineering teams through your data analysis and presentations
Making long-term data science roadmap decisions like how machine learning and data science iteration should be done at Plaid
Championing a data-first approach toward decision-making across the entire organization.

Qualifications

5+ years of industry experience in a product-focused Data Science role
Deep familiarity with SQL and data visualization tools
Experiencing conducting large-scale A/B experiments, analyzing results, and translating them into concrete recommendations
Familiarity with the AWS stack
Understanding of modern machine learning techniques, such as classification, clustering, optimization, deep neural network, and natural language processing
Proven ability to tailor your solutions to business problems in a cross-functional team
Ability to code and iterate independently in Python to conduct exploratory data analysis
Experience building data pipelines in DBT or Airflow is a plus
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or a closely related field

$155,520 - $232,200 a year

Target base salary for this role is between $155,520 and $232, 200 per year. Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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What You Should Know About Experienced Data Scientist, Plaid

If you're an Experienced Data Scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of finance, Plaid in San Francisco might just be the perfect fit for you! At Plaid, we believe that the way people manage their finances is evolving, and we're committed to providing the tools that empower this transformation. Our network connects millions of users to the financial services they rely on daily, and we're seeking talented data scientists to join our innovative Data team. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and visualization to derive valuable insights that improve our API products. You'll also conduct large-scale A/B experiments, providing influential data analysis that shapes our product and engineering decisions. With a diverse array of responsibilities, you'll champion a data-first mindset throughout the organization and help enhance our machine learning models. We value creativity, teamwork, and user empathy, so if you're excited to build cutting-edge Data and ML solutions that pave the way for financial freedom, let’s discuss your potential contributions to Plaid. Join us and be a part of a team that prioritizes impact, positivity, and innovation as we work towards making financial ecosystems more equitable for everyone!

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What are the responsibilities of an Experienced Data Scientist at Plaid?

As an Experienced Data Scientist at Plaid, you will be tasked with applying quantitative analysis, data mining, and visualization to uncover insights that can enhance our API products. Conducting large-scale A/B experiments will also be a significant part of your role, allowing you to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations. Your influence will extend across product and engineering teams through your presentations, and you will help shape the long-term data science roadmap.