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Senior Data Scientist, Risk and Support

Block
Location
Seattle, WA, 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 a similar field with 6-8+ years of experience
  • Advanced proficiency with SQL
  • Experience using AI tools to improve analytical work
  • Strong product, analytical, and statistical judgment
What the job really is

The Senior Data Scientist will work within the Risk and Support team at Block, focusing on transforming customer and product data into actionable insights to enhance operations for Cash App, Afterpay, and Square. Responsibilities include defining metrics, evaluating experiments, and using AI tools to improve analytical processes. The role requires collaboration with product, engineering, and risk teams to develop measurement frameworks and communicate findings to stakeholders.

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 skills and experience
  • Role involves significant collaboration across teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Position may involve working with complex and messy datasets
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