Staff Data Scientist, Pricing

We're hiring a Staff Data Scientist, Pricing to drive the science, strategy, experimentation, and AI deployment behind pricing and yield optimization at GoFundMe. This role requires a deep understanding of economics, behavioral science, experimentation, and machine learning, with a focus on optimizing donation conversion, donation amounts, and donor experience across the product.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics, Applied Economics, or a closely related quantitative field
• 8+ years of industry experience in data science, applied economics, pricing, marketplace optimization, or monetization
• Deep experience applying economic reasoning, causal inference, and behavioral modeling
• Strong foundation in econometrics, causal inference, and behavioral modeling
• Deep understanding of price elasticity, choice modeling, and decision science
• Experience modeling noisy, sparse, or non-transactional behavioral data
• Hands-on experience designing and interpreting experiments and causal signals
• Familiarity with reinforcement learning, bandits, or adaptive optimization concepts

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Financial assistance for hybrid work, family planning, and parental leave
• Flexible time-off policies
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Learning, development, and recognition programs
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Volunteering program