Staff Applied Scientist, Financial Forecasting
Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City
Posted 22 days ago · $250,000 - $330,000
or apply directly on Vercel's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Vercel's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 79% of Vercel's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vercel
- high 65 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
- 2026-09-17
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.
- 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 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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