Senior/Staff Data Scientist, EPD

Zip

Founding Data Scientist at Zip, collaborating with teams to drive data-informed decisions and develop insights. Engage in building models and dashboards to support sustainable growth.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to provide the models, data products, and insights necessary for informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
Leverage comprehensive data resources to extract valuable insights.
Work alongside leadership to transform business challenges into data-driven solutions.
Develop metrics, build simple data pipelines, create intuitive dashboards, and generate reports that drive business operations.
Deliver actionable recommendations through thoughtful analysis and compelling data storytelling that directly impact business outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-8 years of professional experience in roles such as Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Analysis, with a track record of building simple data pipelines and analyzing complex datasets to address business challenges.
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong command of SQL and Python programming languages
Solid foundation in statistical methods and applications.
Demonstrated skill in data visualization and translating insights into actionable recommendations that drive goal achievement.
Exceptional project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple initiatives while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and influence decisions.
Adept at cross-functional collaboration to identify analytical challenges and implement solutions that combine technical excellence with data-driven insights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

📈 Start-up equity
🦷 100% health, vision & dental coverage options
🍽️ Catered breakfast, lunch, & dinner
🌴 Flexible PTO
🏋️‍♀️ ClassPass membership
🚍 Monthly commuter benefit
🚠 Team building events & happy hours
💻 Home office stipend
🛜 Phone/internet reimbursement
🏠 Hybrid model + 5 flexible remote days per quarter
🍼 Paid parental leave
🐣 Fertility benefits
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
🤖 Unlimited AI token usage

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLPythondata pipelinesdata visualizationstatistical methodsdata analysismetrics developmentdashboard creationreport generationdata storytelling

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationcross-functional collaborationattention to detailanalytical thinkingproblem-solvinginfluencing decisionsprioritizationteamworkadaptability