Staff Data Scientist, Circle
Payments
$195-257.5k
SQL
Python
R
Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area
Building the Internet Financial Platform
Posted today
Building the Internet Financial Platform
1001+ employees
FintechB2BCryptocurrencyBankingPaymentsDeep TechFinancial ServicesSaaSBlockchainWeb 3.0
Posted today
$195-257.5k
SQL
Python
R
Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area
1001+ employees
FintechB2BCryptocurrencyBankingPaymentsDeep TechFinancial ServicesSaaSBlockchainWeb 3.0
Company mission
To raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for someone who is deeply curious, thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex business problems, and is motivated by creating measurable impact at scale
- Multistakeholder - You demonstrate dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities
- Mindful - You are respectful, actively listen, and pay close attention to detail
- Driven by Excellence - You relentlessly pursue excellence and are passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and the business
- High Integrity - You value open and honest communication and hold yourself to the highest ethical standards
- Future Forward - You embrace innovation and help drive the evolution of money through transformative technology
- 10+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or R
- Deep expertise in statistical modeling, experimentation, causal inference, and quantitative methods
- Proven track record of independently leading large-scale analytical and data science initiatives from ambiguous problem statements to measurable business outcomes
- Strong experience influencing product strategy, business decisions, and senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations
- Experience building scalable data products, analytical frameworks, and self-service capabilities that drive organizational leverage
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and data quality
Desirable
- Deep experience working with payments products, payment networks, fintech, or financial services platforms
- Experience analyzing blockchain datasets, onchain transaction activity, and public ledger data
What the job involves
- As a Staff Data Scientist at Circle, you will partner closely with product, payments, and business leaders to transform data into strategic insights that drive decision-making and product innovation
- You will leverage advanced analytics, experimentation, and quantitative methods to better understand customer behavior, product performance, and the evolving payments ecosystem
- As a staff individual contributor and trusted subject matter expert, you will influence product strategy, identify new business opportunities, and help shape the future of Circle’s payments products
- You will build scalable data solutions, lead complex analytical initiatives, and provide thought leadership that enables the business to make better decisions through data
- Partner with the Payments team to design and develop foundational datasets, metrics, and analytical frameworks that support product strategy and business decision-making
- Analyze customer behavior, product adoption, and transaction activity to generate actionable insights that improve payment experiences and drive business growth
- Research onchain payments ecosystems, blockchain transaction data, and competitive payment solutions to inform product development and market positioning
- Lead strategic analyses that identify new opportunities for product innovation, operational efficiency, and revenue growth
- Build scalable reporting, dashboarding, and automation solutions using SQL, Python, and business intelligence tools to increase organizational leverage
- Communicate analytical findings through compelling visualizations and data storytelling tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Influence product and business strategy by partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business leaders to drive data-informed decision-making
Our take
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a leading internet financial platform company advancing an open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. With USDC, Circle Payments Network, and Arc, Circle enables trusted financial innovation for institutions, enterprises, and developers worldwide.
Circle provides a comprehensive suite of financial and technological services that empower enterprises and developers to integrate stablecoins and blockchains into their products, service and business operations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
Eliza, Senior Software Engineer
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2022
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2021
$440m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Remote-First and Flexible Work - Do your best work from home! Our remote jobs empower you to work around your life schedule. Want to switch up your work spot? We provide access to WeWork locations globally. Need time away? We offer flexible paid time off beyond paid holidays— so you can thrive at work and at rest.
- Health & Well-Being - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. We also keep your emotional well-being top of mind, offering an Employee Wellness Program for all employees and immediate family members globally. We also have various leave options, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Financial Planning - Circle is invested in your future! All part-time and full-time U.S. employees enjoy 401(k) benefits, including up to 4% company matching, and can become owners in Circle through our equity program. Pension plans are also offered in select countries. FSA and HSA accounts are available for U.S. employees, with Circle contributing annually to employee HSA accounts.
- Stipends & Reimbursements - To support our employees and their unique lifestyles, Circle offers a set of stipends and reimbursements (offerings vary by location and enrollment). These include home office, mobile phone, fitness and weight loss, and more!
- Learning & Development - Circle is committed to cultivating experiences internally and externally that promote constant learning in support of Crypto Literacy, as well as operational and interpersonal development that drives growth aligned with career aspirations for employees at all levels of the organization.
- In-Person Connections - Outside of our remote work, we know how important collaborating in-person is. We invest in bringing Circlers together through an annual company-wide conference, local meet ups as well as team and leadership offsites to lock in relationships beyond the screen.
Company values
- Multistakeholder - We must organize, incentivize and measure ourselves against meeting the needs of all of our stakeholders
- Future Forward - We embrace a transformative vision for the future, and this energy shapes how we operate
- Mindful - We seek to be present and aware, to be respectful, active listeners (with each other and with our customers alike), and pay attention to detail
- Driven by Excellence - We relentlessly pursue excellence, we do not tolerate mediocrity, we reward based on merit, and we work intensely to achieve our goals
- High Integrity - We seek open and honest communication, and hold ourselves to very high moral and ethical standards
Company HQ
World Trade Center, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Jeremy Allaire
(CEO)Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Brightcove. Former Entrepreneur in Residence at General Catalyst Partners, CTO of Macromedia, and Co-Founder & former CTO of Allaire Corporation.
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