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Senior Data Scientist, Risk and Support

Block
Location
Bay Area, CA, United States of America
Posted
12 days ago
Department
30223 Risk - Customer Operations - Square Ops & Enablement
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, economics, computer science, or a similar quantitative field with 12+ years of experience in a relevant role OR a graduate degree in the same fields with 6-8+ years of experience
  • Advanced proficiency with SQL
  • Experience building clear, decision-oriented data visualizations
  • Strong product, analytical, and statistical judgment
  • Experience using AI tools to improve analytical work
What the job really is

As a Senior Data Scientist in Risk and Support at Block, you will analyze complex product, customer, and risk data to derive insights and create decision frameworks that enhance operations for Cash App, Afterpay, and Square. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and risk teams to define metrics, evaluate experiments, and communicate findings to stakeholders. This role emphasizes using AI tools to streamline analytical processes and involves mentoring junior data scientists while leading technical standards within the team.

Benefits
  • Remote work
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Modern family planning
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but pay varies by location and is based on a market-based approach
  • Role involves mentoring and leading technical direction, which may require strong leadership skills
  • The position emphasizes the use of AI tools, which may require familiarity with current AI technologies
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