Data Science Manager, Mercury
Expansion
CA$216.2-254.3k
Salary for candidates based in the US; $237,600 - $279,500 + Equity
Banking services for startups
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Banking services for startups
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$216.2-254.3k
Salary for candidates based in the US; $237,600 - $279,500 + Equity
501-1000 employees
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.
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 100,000 businesses and achieved a $1B valuation in 2021. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2021
$120m
SERIES B
Sep 2019
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $150.9m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, & vision
- 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
- $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
- Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
- Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401k/RRSP)
- Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
- Annual $1K USD learning & development budget
- Unlimited book budget
- Weekly $100 USD food budget
- Monthly $100 USD wellness budget
- Monthly $50 USD cellphone reimbursement
- Pet-friendly offices with free tea & lunch
Company values
- Think actively: Question processes. Give thoughtful feedback. Find the best way to do something instead of going by how it’s always been done
- Be super helpful: Practice intentionality and accountability. Go above and beyond to solve problems, and do it as a team
- Act with humility: Treat everyone with respect. Leave egos at the door
- Appreciate quality: Work with the best equipment. Avoid cutting corners. Take pride in crafting a lasting product
- Maximize efficiency: Minimize unnecessary meetings and bureaucracy. Work together to get the job done right
- Focus on product: Ask yourself how the product can be better today than it was yesterday
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Jason Zhang
(COO)Studied Biology at Stanford before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.
Immad Akhund
(CEO)Graduated from the University of Cambridge, then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. Also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.
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