Data Science Manager, Mercury

Expansion

CA$216.2-254.3k

Salary for candidates based in the US; $237,600 - $279,500 + Equity

SQL

Python

Pydantic

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

Banking services for startups and small businesses

Job no longer available

Banking services for startups and small businesses

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Job no longer available

CA$216.2-254.3k

Salary for candidates based in the US; $237,600 - $279,500 + Equity

SQL

Python

Pydantic

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Company mission

To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We're looking for a technical leader who combines deep ML expertise with strong analytics foundations and business acumen
5+ years of analytics experience, with 1+ years managing analytics teams
Deep expertise in SQL, Python, and data modeling
Hands-on experience with generative AI and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangSmith, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, Pydantic, Foundational LLMs, Fine-tuning, DSPy, specialty SLMs)
Hands-on experience with real-time machine learning: building, deploying, and managing P0 production systems with SRE responsibilities
Experience building self-service analytics tools and data products
Strong background in experimentation and causal inference
Track record of successful zero-to-one product development and launches
Background in financial services (banking, insurance, accounting, or payments)
Proven ability to influence strategy and lead cross-functional initiatives

What the job involves

We are looking for a Senior Data Science Manager who can architect comprehensive data solutions - from foundational analytics to cutting-edge AI applications.
In this role, you'll be responsible for creating self-service data products, building ML systems that enhance our product experiences, and developing the measurement frameworks that will guide Mercury's expansion into new product lines.
You'll work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to enable data-driven decision making while integrating advanced technologies that reshape how businesses interact with their finances
Lead a team of 3 senior IC data scientists supporting the Expansion team across bill pay, invoicing, spend management, accounting, credit/lending, and personal banking initiatives
Design and implement self-service data products that enable teams to answer key business and product questions independently
Build ML and AI systems that enhance core product experiences, including automated transaction classification and generative AI applications
Develop comprehensive measurement frameworks and automated reporting systems for new product launches
Create and maintain sophisticated A/B testing frameworks to evaluate product improvements
Partner with Product and Engineering leads to establish data infrastructure and ML systems for new product lines
Create data-driven frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing greenfield opportunities

Our take

Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.

Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.

By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 200,000 businesses and achieved a $3.5B valuation as of 2025. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is backed by substantial funding and poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

50% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.5)

Trustpilot (4.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Mar 2025

$300m

SERIES C

Jul 2021

$120m

SERIES B

Total funding: $450.9m

Company benefits

Health, dental, & vision
12+ weeks of paid parental leave
$600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Annual $1K learning & development budget
Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
Weekly $100 food budget
Monthly $100 wellness budget
Monthly $50 cellphone reimbursement
Pet-friendly offices with free tea and beverages, plus lunch and snacks
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401K/RRSP)
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Jason Zhang

(Co-Founder & COO)

Jason graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.

Immad Akhund

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Immad graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Masters in Computer Science. He then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. He also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.

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