Data Scientist, Growth

Cursor3 weeks ago

Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Data Scientist

Posted

May 4, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Cursor is seeking a skilled Data Scientist for their Growth team in San Francisco, focusing on driving strategic insights and decision-making for their AI-powered software development tool. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced analytics to optimize user activation, pricing, and business expansion strategies.

What you'll do

Experimental Design: Lead high-impact experiments focused on pricing, user activation, and team expansion strategies

Metrics Development: Define and own key performance metrics for the self-serve business model

Customer Value Analysis: Develop and refine methodologies to measure and enhance customer value

User Segmentation: Collaborate with growth marketing to create personalized user onboarding experiences

Strategic Insights: Provide data-driven recommendations to inform product and business strategies

What we look for

Technical

Experimental DesignAdvanced skills in designing statistically rigorous experiments

Statistical AnalysisProficiency in causal inference and advanced statistical methods

Data VisualizationAbility to create compelling, insightful data presentations

Education

Advanced DegreeMS or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Quantitative BackgroundStrong mathematical and statistical foundation

Experience

Professional Experience4+ years as a Data Scientist in high-growth technology companies

Business ImpactProven track record of driving strategic decisions through data insights

Skills

Required skills

ExperimentationDeep experience in designing and analyzing high-impact A/B tests and causal inference experiments

Data AnalysisProficiency in extracting actionable insights from complex datasets

Business MetricsAbility to define and track key performance indicators for business growth

User SegmentationExpertise in creating personalized user experiences through data-driven segmentation

Nice to have

Time Series AnalysisExperience with forecasting and advanced time series modeling techniques

Usage-Based Business ModelsPrior work in companies with consumption-based pricing strategies

Cross-Functional CollaborationStrong communication skills across product, engineering, finance, and marketing teams

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity

Startup equity package for early-stage team members

Innovative Environment

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology

Flat Organization

Collaborative and impact-driven company culture

Professional Growth

Chance to define data strategies for a high-potential startup

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
2
Technical Assessment — Data science challenge demonstrating experimental design and analysis skills
3
Stakeholder Interviews — Meetings with data science team, product leadership, and cross-functional partners
4
Final Interview — Comprehensive discussion of strategic approach and potential contributions to Cursor