Senior/Staff Data Scientist, EPD

Data Scientist · Senior · Full Time

San FranciscoUSD 180k – 220k2mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Zip is seeking a Senior/Staff Data Scientist to join their Procure-to-Pay (P2P) team, focusing on developing data-driven solutions that transform complex business challenges into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will leverage comprehensive data resources to create impactful metrics, data pipelines, and compelling visualizations that drive strategic decision-making for enterprise procurement innovations.

Responsibilities

  • Data Analysis and Insights: Develop comprehensive data models and extract valuable insights from complex datasets to support business operations and strategic decision-making
  • Data Pipeline Development: Build and maintain simple, efficient data pipelines that enable comprehensive data processing and analysis
  • Visualization and Reporting: Create intuitive dashboards, generate detailed reports, and translate complex data findings into actionable business recommendations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify analytical challenges and implement data-driven solutions

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Programming Languages

    Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and manipulation

  • Statistical Methods

    Strong foundation in statistical analysis and application of advanced statistical techniques

  • Data Visualization

    Expertise in transforming complex data insights into clear, compelling visual representations

Education

  • Minimum Education

    Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or related technical field

  • Preferred Education

    Master's degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline

Experience

  • Professional Experience

    4-8 years of professional experience in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Data Analysis roles

Skills

Required

  • SQL

    Advanced querying and data manipulation skills

  • Python

    Proficient programming for data analysis and modeling

  • Statistical Analysis

    Ability to apply advanced statistical methods to business challenges

  • Data Visualization

    Creating insightful and actionable data visualizations

Preferred

  • Data Tools

    Nice to have

    Experience with Airflow, Superset, Omni, Sigma, Looker, or Tableau

  • AI Tools

    Nice to have

    Familiarity with AI tools for analysis and dashboard creation

  • Software Development

    Nice to have

    Understanding of development processes, code reviews, and testing practices

Tech stack

Languages

PythonSQL

Tools

AirflowSupersetLooker

Other

AI Analysis Tools

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 180,000 – 220,000

Equity·Stock options

Benefits

  • Health Coverage

    100% coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance

  • Equity

    Start-up equity compensation

  • Flexible Work

    Hybrid work model with 5 flexible remote days per quarter

  • Professional Development

    Home office stipend and technology reimbursement

  • Wellness Benefits

    ClassPass membership and comprehensive employee assistance program

  • Leave Policies

    Flexible PTO and paid parental leave

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Initial review of application and resume by recruiting team

  2. 02

    Technical Assessment

    Data science skills evaluation, potentially including coding challenge or statistical problem-solving task

  3. 03

    Technical Interviews

    In-depth technical interviews focusing on data analysis, statistical methods, and problem-solving skills

  4. 04

    Leadership Interview

    Discussion with team leadership to assess cultural fit and strategic thinking

  5. 05

    Final Interview

    Comprehensive interview covering technical skills, experience, and potential contributions to Zip's data science initiatives

Full posting

Original listing.

About Zip

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.

The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.

Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

Your Role

As a founding Data Scientist for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) at Zip, you'll collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to provide the models, data products, and insights necessary for informed decision-making and sustainable growth. You'll leverage our comprehensive data resources to extract valuable insights, while working alongside leadership to transform business challenges into data-driven solutions. Your responsibilities will include developing metrics, building simple data pipelines, creating intuitive dashboards, and generating reports that drive business operations. Through thoughtful analysis and compelling data storytelling, you'll deliver actionable recommendations that directly impact business outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s (or above) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Prior experience at a growth stage internet or software company.

  • Experience with Airflow, Superset, Omni, Sigma, Looker, or Tableau.

  • Good understanding of development processes and best practices like engineering standards, code reviews, and testing.

  • Experience with using AI tools to help with analyses and building dashboards.

The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

Perks & Benefits

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

  • 📈 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

We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!

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