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Lead Data Scientist

Fieldguide
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$170k - $215kFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Fieldguide is a vertical AI platform for audit and advisory firms. The Lead Data Scientist will work on Fieldguide Insights, building analytics and data science models to reveal operational drivers and opportunities, and partnering with product, design, engineering, and customer teams to deliver customer-facing analytics features.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights
  • Define and track key metrics to evaluate firm, team, and engagement performance using Fieldguide’s industry-leading dataset
  • Design and build customer-facing analytics features and dashboards that deliver measurable value by uncovering opportunities and supporting strategic decision-making
  • Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure—including preprocessing, ETL pipelines, data modeling, orchestration, and monitoring—to support analytics and product insights
  • Lead efforts to improve data quality, completeness, and accessibility across internal systems and product experiences

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, Data Analyst, or similar role working with large, complex datasets
  • Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python (e.g., pandas, NumPy)
  • Experience shipping production code for customer-facing products
  • Experience with modern data tooling such as dbt, Airflow, or equivalent orchestration and transformation tools
  • Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to communicate insights effectively
  • Technical expertise in building scalable data models, ETL pipelines, and data architecture
  • Business acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
  • Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math/Statistics, Business, or a related field; graduate degree preferred

Skills

Required:SQLPythonData toolingData visualization

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages with meaningful ownership
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Wellness benefits, including a bundle of free therapy sessions
  • Technology and work-from-home reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Fieldguide

Vertical AI for Audit & Advisory Firms

‍Fieldguide is a vertical AI platform for modern assurance and advisory firms that digitizes the end-to-end engagement workflow on a single platform. Built by former Big Four practitioners and experienced technology leaders, Fieldguide is trusted by top CPA firms to improve margins, win new business, and build stronger client relationships. We’re based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. We're backed by top investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Y Combinator, Floodgate, Elad Gil, Justin Kan, Qasar Younis, Eric Ries, and more.

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