Principal Data Scientist – Product
GustoDenver, Colorado, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Los Angeles, California, United States • Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Posted October 24, 2025
170000 - 225000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Gusto, formerly ZenPayroll, is a leading payroll and HR management platform serving over 400,000 businesses across the nation. Specializing in automated payroll processing, comprehensive employee benefits, and integrated human resources solutions, Gusto simplifies complex compliance requirements and empowers companies to create exceptional workplace environments. Our user-friendly platform ensures peace of mind for both employers and employees.
Job Description
Gusto is seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Scientist to drive strategic decision-making and improve the experience of small businesses. The role involves using experimentation, statistical inference, and causal analysis to provide insights and help businesses thrive, while integrating AI-assisted practices to accelerate analysis. The ideal candidate is a data storyteller with strong statistical and coding skills.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Data Science at a product-focused software company.
- Strong SQL and Python skills.
- Proven ability to apply statistical methods, causal inference, and experimental design.
- Experience developing Machine Learning models is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience leading large, technically complex projects.
- A proactive, resilient problem-solver who independently structures ambiguous problems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
