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Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About
the team You’ll be joining the data science team at Stripe responsible for our overall infrastructure, with a focus on core systems and cloud platforms. Projects include, but are not limited to: Developing models to predict resource needs as Stripe demand increases; Working closely with engineers to improve the cost and performance of platforms and services; Employing quantitative methods to drive and automate fleet decisions. You will act as a key strategic data partner to the Core Infrastructure organization at Stripe, and help craft, guide, and drive the strategy and tactics needed to help ensure Stripe can continue to scale with efficiency and dependability as our business rapidly grows.
What you'll do As a Data Scientist, your role will involve: Analyzing infrastructure usage, efficiency, and workloads to predict demand and inform capacity planning. Developing models and strategies for efficient compute resource consumption and provisioning. Collaborating with engineers, engineering leadership, and finance teams to ensure Stripe makes the right, data-driven, infrastructure decisions. Providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve infrastructure operations to reduce costs and improve reliability. Utilizing your analytical expertise to influence both technical and financial strategies within Stripe.
Who you are We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum
requirements to be considered for
the role. If you meet these
requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred
qualifications are a
bonus, not a requirement. Minimum
requirements PhD with 3+ years, MS or MA with 6+ years, or BS or BA with 8+ years of data science or quantitative modeling experience. 3-8+ years of experience with a focus on infrastructure, cloud environments, and resource utilization/allocation. Proficiency in SQL and a computing language such as Python or R. Experience in analyzing logs/telemetry, scheduling optimization, or cloud infrastructure engineering. Ability to effectively work both independently and with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineering and finance, to deliver impactful results. A demonstrated ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects with a high attention to detail. Solid business acumen and experience in synthesizing complex analyses into actionable recommendations. A track record of building relationships with and influencing the decisions of senior technical leadership. A builder's mindset with a willingness to question assumptions and conventional wisdom. Preferred
qualifications Background in deploying data models in production environments and optimizing their performance. Experience in using, deploying on, and analyzing usage data from public cloud providers. Familiarity with distributed computing tools such as Spark and Hadoop. A PhD or MS in a quantitative field like Computer Science & Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, or related disciplines. Strong business acumen with a track record of translating complex data analyses into actionable business recommendations. Location Preference San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA. Working remotely at Stripe A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live. Pay and
benefits The annual US base salary range for this role is $144,500 - $261,800. For sales roles, the range provided is
the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for
the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience,
qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional
benefits for this role may include: equity, company
bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision
benefits; and wellness stipends. Remote locations Remote in United States Team Data & Data Science Job type Full time Apply for this role Please find our California applicant personal information notice here . The application window will remain open for 100 days after the Job Post is published. However, this opportunity will remain open based on the needs of the business, which may cause the application window to close before or after the 100-day mark. We look forward to hearing from you At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us. Apply Now Stripe logo United States (English) Australia English Austria Deutsch English Belgium Nederlands Français Deutsch English Brazil Português English Bulgaria English Canada English Français China 简体中文 English Croatia English Italiano Cyprus English Czech Republic English Denmark English Estonia English Finland English Svenska France Français English Germany Deutsch English Gibraltar English Greece English Hong Kong English 简体中文 Hungary English India English Ireland English Italy Italiano English Japan 日本語 English Latvia English Liechtenstein Deutsch English Lithuania English Luxembourg Français Deutsch English Malaysia English 简体中文 Malta English Mexico Español English Netherlands Nederlands English New Zealand English Norway English Poland English Portugal Português English Romania English Singapore English 简体中文 Slovakia English Slovenia English Italiano Spain Español English Sweden Svenska English Switzerland Deutsch Français Italiano English Thailand ไทย English United Arab Emirates English United Kingdom English United States English Español 简体中文 Products & pricing Pricing Atlas Authorization Boost Billing Capital Checkout Climate Connect Crypto Data Pipeline Elements Financial Connections Identity Invoicing Issuing Link Managed Payments Payment links Payments Payouts Radar Revenue Recognition Stripe Sigma Tax Terminal Treasury Solutions Enterprises Startups Agentic commerce Crypto Ecommerce Embedded finance Finance automation Global businesses In-app payments Marketplaces Platforms SaaS AI companies Creator economy Gaming Hospitality, travel, and leisure Insurance Media and entertainment Nonprofits Professional services Public sector Retail Integrations & custom solutions Stripe App Marketplace Stripe Partner ecosystem Professional services Developers Documentation API reference API status API changelog Libraries and SDKs Stripe Projects Developer blog Resources Guides Customer stories Blog Community Sessions annual conference Privacy & terms Prohibited & restricted businesses Licenses Sitemap Cookie settings Your privacy choices Coverage transparency More resources Company Product roadmap Jobs Newsroom Stripe Press Contact sales Support Get support Managed support plans CA residents: +1 888 926 2289 Sign in © 2026 Stripe, LLC
Launched out of Y Combinator’s 2009 Summer batch, Stripe is a global technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of every size—from new startups to public companies—use our software to accept payments and manage their businesses online Stripe is a proud partner of YC companies—from Airbnb (S09) to Defog (W23)—to help them grow their businesses and increase the GDP of the internet.
Location
San Francisco
Experience
8+ years
Total raised
$6.0B
Last stage
Growth
Investors
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