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Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Gusto Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Gusto

At Gusto, we're committed to transforming the small business economy by providing comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and financial solutions. Our mission is to empower small business owners to focus on their craft and customers by handling the complex and time-consuming administrative tasks. With dedicated teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we proudly support over 400,000 small businesses nationwide. Our workplace culture emphasizes inclusivity, innovation, and celebration of diversity, aligning with our Total Rewards philosophy that values our employees' well-being and growth. Gusto strives to create a dynamic environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to meaningful change in the small business landscape.

About The Role

Gusto is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Data Scientist specializing in product analytics. With over 10 years of applied experience in a business environment, the successful candidate will be instrumental in leveraging advanced statistical inference, experimentation, and causal analysis to influence strategic decisions across the organization. This role demands a trusted data storyteller with excellent coding skills in SQL and Python, a passion for data-driven insights, and a deep understanding of product, payroll, benefits, and HR data. As a key leader, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Product, Engineering, Design, and Finance—to define and track critical metrics, deliver actionable insights, and support AI-driven initiatives that accelerate analysis and broaden impact across Gusto. Your expertise will help shape the analytical strategy for major product areas, drive scalable frameworks for experimentation, and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring data-driven decision-making remains at the forefront of our growth efforts.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Data Science within a product-focused software company
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
  • Proven expertise in applying statistical methods, causal inference, and experimental design to business problems
  • Experience developing machine learning models (preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and leadership
  • Experience leading large, complex projects with measurable business impact
  • Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to independently structure ambiguous problems into actionable insights
  • Passion for mentoring and elevating team capabilities in data science
  • BS/MS/PhD in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Math, or related field, or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

  • Shape and lead the analytical strategy for key product or business areas, identifying high-impact opportunities and aligning stakeholders around data-driven priorities
  • Drive the execution of organizational analytical roadmaps to influence company strategy and ensure metric integrity across product domains
  • Develop scalable frameworks for experimentation, causal analysis, and metric design that impact multiple teams and organizational decision-making
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior product, engineering, and business leaders, proactively defining success metrics and advocating for data-informed strategies
  • Push the boundaries of statistical modeling, experimentation, and AI-assisted analytics to expand Gusto's data capabilities and impact
  • Mentor and coach junior data scientists, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and storytelling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate insights into product development, customer engagement, and operational improvements

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package aligned with experience and location
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) plans
  • Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values diversity
  • Employee wellness programs and resources

Equal Opportunity

Gusto is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.