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Staff Data Scientist, Algorithm, Growth

Airwallex· Engineering
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Hybrid (US - Seattle)$250k - $299k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Data science leader who builds systems that optimize growth through predictive modeling, personalization, and AI-powered solutions; collaborates cross-functionally to turn data and AI into actionable growth strategies and measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and iterate on predictive models, personalization and recommendation systems, LLM-powered applications, incentive optimization frameworks, and causal inference models that drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Partner with Growth, Marketing, Product, Sales, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to turn data and AI into clear recommendations, stronger investment decisions, and effective go-to-market strategies.
  • Measure the causal impact of marketing and growth initiatives, identify what’s working, and translate those findings into action.
  • Raise the technical bar for the data science team through hands-on leadership, mentorship, and a clear vision for longer-term direction.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of industry experience and an advanced degree, such as a PhD or MS, in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Engineering, the Sciences, Computer Science, or Economics.
  • Expert knowledge of machine learning and statistical modelling for data-driven growth strategy.
  • Hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models in production-grade systems, including cloud-based services and real-time or batch pipelines.
  • Strong experience with data querying languages such as SQL and scripting languages such as Python.
  • Experience applying machine learning and statistical models to measure the causal impact of marketing or growth initiatives.
  • Strong experience in AI harness and building AI agents.

Skills

Required:Machine learningProduction ML systemsSQLPythonCausal inferenceAI harness / AI agents

Benefits

  • Benefits vary by country and employment type in accordance with local statutory requirements. All employees receive at least the statutory minimum for paid annual leave and public holidays, with many locations offering additional company-provided vacation days.
  • US-based employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits.
  • US-based employees also receive 20 paid days of vacation and 12 paid days of company holidays in a calendar year.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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