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