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Gusto, Inc.

Data Scientist, Risk

Gusto, Inc. · San Francisco, CA - Hybrid

Posted about 2 months ago · Previously reposted

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
54 days
Gusto, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 54 days
Reposted
Yes
taken down and listed again at least once
Salary listed
No
49% of Gusto, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Gusto, Inc.
high
59 stale, 9 reposted of 97 open
Hiring momentum
146 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

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About this role

As a Data Scientist in the Risk department at Gusto, you will leverage statistical methods and causal analysis to drive strategic decision-making that supports small businesses. Your day-to-day tasks will include translating stakeholder questions into testable analyses, building risk models, and using AI-assisted analytics to derive insights from data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics, design experiments, and communicate findings effectively to influence business decisions.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 Gusto, Inc. as an employer.

What you need

  • 7-10 years of experience in Data Science at a product-focused software company
  • Experience with Risk DS and risk modeling
  • Strong SQL skills and comfort with Python
  • Proven ability to apply statistical methods, causal inference, and experimental design to real business problems
  • Excellent communication skills, with a track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
  • Demonstrated experience leading technically complex projects with clear business impact

What you get

  • Competitive base pay
  • Benefits
  • Equity (RSUs)

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of tools or technologies beyond SQL and Python
  • The role requires in-office work 2-3 days a week in San Francisco, which may not suit all candidates
  • Cash compensation range provided, but final offers may vary based on experience and expertise

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Listed by Gusto, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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