Staff Data Scientist - Time Products

San Francisco, United StatesHybrid

Responsibilities

Lead: Own ambiguous problems, design analysis frameworks, and introduce structure that scales across multiple product domains.
Drive improvements in data quality, rigor, and adoption of better data capabilities leveraging AI-native tools and workflows across the org.

AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience
You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Finance partners embedded in our Time product teams — becoming the go-to data expert for your domain, defining and tracking metrics that reflect product health and customer outcomes, and surfacing insights that inform roadmap decisions.
You'll also integrate AI-assisted practices to expand the reach and rigor of your analysis across the organization.
Analytical Rigor: Apply advanced statistical methods, causal inference, experimentation, and AI-assisted analytics to surface drivers of product performance, separating signal from noise.
experience in Data Science at a product-focused software company.
Strong SQL skills and comfort with Python
Proven ability to apply statistical methods, causal inference, AI tools, and experimental design to real business problems.
experience leading large, technically complex projects with clear business impact.
BS/MS/PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Math, etc.) or equivalent industry experience.

We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers.
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success.
Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $155,000/yr - $189,000/yr in Denver, and $190,000 - $230,000 for San Francisco and New York.

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy.
With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.
Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location.
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requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process. About the Role:
Gusto is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Staff Data Scientist to join our Time Products Data Science team.
In this role, you'll leverage experimentation, statistical inference, and causal analysis to drive strategic decisions that shape how small businesses track their employees' time.
The ideal candidate is a trusted data storyteller with strong statistical and coding skills, and a genuine passion for building products that make work better for employers and employees alike. About the Team:
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, designers, and operations teams to proactively identify opportunities, align on strategy, and guide data-informed decision-making.
Execution: Deliver multiple high-impact projects, balancing trade-offs to maximize business value, and maintain clear expectations of deliverables and timelines.