Staff Data Scientist

Posted 16 Days Ago
San Jose, CA
167K-201K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software
The Role
The Staff Data Scientist at BILL is responsible for designing and implementing predictive models and machine learning algorithms to address complex business challenges. This role involves analyzing large datasets to identify trends, collaborating across departments to integrate solutions, and providing mentorship to junior team members while staying updated on data science innovations.
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Innovate with purpose


At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.


Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or working remotely, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.


At BILL, we listen, learn, and lead—fostering collaboration and a drive for continuous growth. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values each person’s unique skills and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.


✨ Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.

Our Beliefs:

  • Data reveals hidden truths that enable better investments.
  • Our products are stronger when our roadmaps are data-informed.
  • Great data science and analytics thought partners help product teams be more strategic and successful.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company

  • Advanced Degree: Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and programming languages such as Python or R in a cloud-based environment.
  • Proven Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in a data science role, with a track record of delivering high-impact projects into production.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex business problems and develop data-driven solutions that actually influence the end-user’s workflow.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Experience working in cross-functional teams and partnering with other departments to drive business outcomes.

We’d love to chat if you have:

  • Model Development: Design, develop, and implement predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to solve complex business problems and extract actionable insights. Think attrition, card decline, potential to spend, etc.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze high volume, complex transaction activity to assess patterns and trends for card declines and correlate with other customer outcomes.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to integrate data science solutions into the product roadmap and enhance customer experiences.
  • Innovation: Stay updated with the latest developments in data science and machine learning, and apply them to improve existing processes and methodologies.
  • Mentorship: Join an established senior team and provide guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
  • Opportunity Identification: Enrich our evolving data stack via contributing to data features/models via dbt or other means.

The estimated salary  range for this role is noted below for our San Jose based role.  Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed above. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits.

San Jose pay range

$167,400$200,700 USD

What’s in it for you? 

Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well. 

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL:

  • 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)
  • HSA & FSA accounts 
  • Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts
  • Wellness & Fitness initiatives
  • Employee recognition and referral programs
  • And much more

Don’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.

BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.

We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact [email protected].

Our Applicant Privacy Notice describes how BILL treats the personal information it receives from applicants.

Top Skills

Python
R
The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
2,753 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

BILL (NYSE: BILL) is a leader in financial automation software for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, we are dedicated to automating the future of finance so businesses can thrive. Hundreds of thousands of businesses trust BILL solutions to manage financial workflows, including payables, receivables, and spend and expense management. With BILL, businesses are connected to a network of millions of members, so they can pay or get paid faster. Through our automated solutions, we help SMBs simplify and control their finances, so they can confidently manage their businesses, and succeed on their terms. BILL is a trusted partner of leading U.S. financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers. BILL is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information, visit bill.com.

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