Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist role at Earnest, a fintech company. Earnest empowers professionals to make confident financial decisions and build the life they envision. The Lead Data Scientist will build and own end-to-end pricing systems, lead high-impact pricing experiments, and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in data science, pricing, or quantitative modeling
• Strong fluency in Python/R and SQL
• Deep expertise in pricing optimization, elasticity, and econometrics
• Experience in fintech, lending, or financial services with ownership of pricing models
• Familiarity with financial metrics, risk-adjusted returns, and capital markets
• Experience working with cloud platforms and modern data tools

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision benefits plus savings plans
• Mac computers + work-from-home stipend
• Monthly internet and phone reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Robust tuition reimbursement program
• $1,000 travel perk on each Earnie-versary
• Competitive days of annual PTO
• Competitive parental leave