Data Scientist, Core Infrastructure
Join Stripe as a Data Scientist to analyze infrastructure and optimize resource allocation for efficient scaling.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Education
- PhD
Joblaze summary
In the role of Data Scientist for Core Infrastructure at Stripe, the individual will analyze infrastructure usage and develop predictive models to inform capacity planning and resource allocation. Key skills include proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Python or R, along with experience in cloud environments and quantitative modeling. This position is ideal for candidates with significant experience in data science, particularly those who can collaborate effectively across technical and financial teams. The role offers a chance to influence strategic decisions in a rapidly growing financial infrastructure company.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 4 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Stripe's career page.
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Quick facts
- Is the Data Scientist, Core Infrastructure role remote?
- It's hybrid — Stripe expects some on-site time in Seattle.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–8 years of relevant experience for this Data Scientist, Core Infrastructure role.
- Where is the role based?
- Stripe is hiring for this position in Seattle.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: SQL, Python, R.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Stripe targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Data Scientist, Core Infrastructure role at Stripe.
From the original posting
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About the team
You’ll be joining the data science team at Stripe responsible for our overall infrastructure, with a focus on core systems and cloud platforms. Projects include, but are not limited to:
- Developing models to predict resource needs as Stripe demand increases;
- Working closely with engineers to improve the cost and performance of platforms and services;
- Employing quantitative methods to drive and automate fleet decisions.
You will act as a key strategic data partner to the Core Infrastructure organization at Stripe, and help craft, guide, and drive the strategy and tactics needed to help ensure Stripe can continue to scale with efficiency and dependability as our business rapidly grows.
What you'll do
As a Data Scientist, your role will involve:
- Analyzing infrastructure usage, efficiency, and workloads to predict demand and inform capacity planning.
- Developing models and strategies for efficient compute resource consumption and provisioning.
- Collaborating with engineers, engineering leadership, and finance teams to ensure Stripe makes the right, data-driven, infrastructure decisions.
- Providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve infrastructure operations to reduce costs and improve reliability.
- Utilizing your analytical expertise to influence both technical and financial strategies within Stripe.
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Location Requirement
- Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA (Hybrid: 50% in office)
Minimum requirements
- PhD with 3+ years, MS or MA with 6+ years, or BS or BA with 8+ years of data science or quantitative modeling experience.
- 3-8+ years of experience with a focus on infrastructure, cloud environments, and resource utilization/allocation.
- Proficiency in SQL and a computing language such as Python or R.
- Experience in analyzing logs/telemetry, scheduling optimization, or cloud infrastructure engineering.
- Ability to effectively work both independently and with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineering and finance, to deliver impactful results.
- A demonstrated ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects with a high attention to detail.
- Solid business acumen and experience in synthesizing complex analyses into actionable recommendations.
- A track record of building relationships with and influencing the decisions of senior technical leadership.
- A builder's mindset with a willingness to question assumptions and conventional wisdom.
Preferred qualifications
- Background in deploying data models in production environments and optimizing their performance.
- Experience in using, deploying on, and analyzing usage data from public cloud providers.
- Familiarity with distributed computing tools such as Spark and Hadoop.
- A PhD or MS in a quantitative field like Computer Science & Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, or related disciplines.
- Strong business acumen with a track record of translating complex data analyses into actionable business recommendations.