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Staff Applied Scientist, Financial Forecasting

Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City

Posted about 2 months ago · $250,000 - $330,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
57 days
Vercel's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
79% of Vercel's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vercel
high
87 stale, 3 reposted of 91 open
Hiring momentum
109 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vercel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vercel.

About this role

In this role, you will lead the development of machine learning systems for consumption forecasting at Vercel, focusing on financial planning and infrastructure investment. You will architect and own the end-to-end forecasting systems, design advanced ML approaches, and collaborate with various teams to provide insights and technical direction. The position requires significant technical leadership and the ability to translate complex ML concepts for executive stakeholders.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vercel as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or applied statistics
  • Deep expertise in advanced time-series forecasting and ML modeling techniques
  • Experience architecting and productionizing ML systems at scale
  • Strong Python and SQL proficiency
  • Experience partnering closely with Finance or executive leadership
  • Track record of technical leadership and mentoring senior ICs

Nice to have

  • Background in capacity planning or cost modeling at scale
  • Experience with modern data and ML stacks
  • Prior experience as a technical lead for a data science or ML team

What you get

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Gear and WFH budget provided

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond hybrid
  • High level of responsibility and autonomy may lead to pressure
  • Salary range provided only for San Francisco; adjustments for other locations may vary

Summarised from Vercel's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Vercel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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