Senior Data Scientist – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Senior/Staff Data Scientist entering SignalFire’s talent network for VC-backed startups. Developing experiments, predictive models, metrics, and analytical systems for high-growth technology companies.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data science, statistical modeling, and machine learning, with a strong ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. Proficient in developing predictive models and analytical frameworks to drive product and business performance.

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Data ScienceStatistical ModelingMachine LearningPython ProficiencyCausal Inference

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Hard Skills

Statistical ModelingPredictive AnalyticsExperimentationForecastingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PythonRSQLPandasNumPySciPyScikit-learnXGBoostTensorFlowLooker

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in StatisticsAdvanced Degree in EconomicsAdvanced Degree in Computer ScienceAdvanced Degree in MathematicsAdvanced Degree in Operations Research

Industry Keywords

Data StrategyAnalytical FrameworksVenture-Backed StartupsRapidly Scaling Technology CompaniesData Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAmazon RedshiftBigQueryCloudDockerNumpyPandasPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnSparkSQLTableauTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to identify high-impact data science opportunities
Design and analyze experiments for product changes, growth initiatives, and operational strategies
Develop predictive, forecasting, recommendation, ranking, and optimization models
Apply statistical methods and causal inference techniques to measure impact and inform decisions
Build metrics, analytical frameworks, and dashboards to improve visibility into product and business performance
Translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with engineers to productionize models and integrate data science into customer-facing products
Identify patterns in user, customer, operational, and market data
Establish best practices for experimentation, model evaluation, data quality, and analytical rigor
Mentor other data scientists and raise the technical standard of the broader data organization
Help shape the company’s data strategy, tooling, and long-term analytical roadmap
Submit an application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem
Maintain a profile for matching with future opportunities across SignalFire’s portfolio companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in data science, applied statistics, machine learning, decision science, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical languages
Experience with statistical modeling, experimentation, causal inference, forecasting, or predictive analytics
Track record of using data to influence product strategy, customer outcomes, or business performance
Ability to work with large, complex, and imperfect datasets
Experience partnering with product managers, engineers, operators, and executive stakeholders
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical findings clearly
Experience developing models or analytical systems used in production or operational decision-making
Strong judgment around methodology, measurement, tradeoffs, and uncertainty
Experience in venture-backed startups or rapidly scaling technology companies may be preferred
Advanced degree in statistics, economics, computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related field may be preferred, but is not always required
Familiarity with technologies such as pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, Spark, Looker, Tableau, Mode, Hex, Amplitude, Jupyter, dbt, Airflow, Git, Docker, and cloud platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exclusive early-stage opportunities through SignalFire’s portfolio companies
Profile visibility to SignalFire’s 200+ portfolio companies
Potential access to future Senior and Staff Data Scientist roles across the portfolio
Opportunity to work with VC-backed startups across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS