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Data Scientist, FinEng

OpenAISan FranciscoData Science
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Salary
$293K – $515K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 10+ yrs
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This position suits an experienced data scientist with a strong background in monetization and experimentation who wants to work in San Francisco. The Data Scientist, FinEng role at OpenAI involves driving measurement, experimentation, and optimization for monetization infrastructure.

Role Overview

OpenAI seeks a Data Scientist for its Financial Engineering team in San Francisco. The position operates in a hybrid model requiring three days per week in the office, with relocation support provided.

Key Responsibilities

Define key metrics and guardrails across checkout, payments, subscriptions, and pricing.
Design experiments, staged rollouts, and offline incrementality studies.
Improve conversion, payment performance, retention, and involuntary churn.
Develop pricing, elasticity, FX, and localization frameworks.
Partner with Data Engineering to build trusted datasets and operational monitoring.
Turn complex analysis into recommendations that shape product and business decisions.
Provide technical leadership and mentor other data scientists.

Requirements

Ten or more years of experience in data science, experimentation, or product analytics.
Experience with monetization, payments, checkout, subscriptions, or pricing.
Advanced SQL and Python skills alongside strong expertise in experimentation and causal inference.
Track record of independently leading high-impact, cross-functional analytical work.
Strong product judgment, communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Skills and Tools

SQL
Python

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $293K to $515K
Offers equity
Relocation support

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment organization focused on ensuring general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits humanity. The company develops AI systems and deploys them safely through its products while maintaining a commitment to equal employment opportunity and diversity.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Data Scientist, FinEng role located?

The position is based in San Francisco, California, utilizing a hybrid model requiring three days per week in the office.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Applicants need 10 or more years of experience in data science, experimentation, or product analytics.

What programming languages and technical skills are necessary?

The role requires advanced SQL and Python skills, as well as strong expertise in experimentation and causal inference.

What compensation and benefits are provided?

The position offers a salary range between $293K and $515K, equity offers, and relocation support.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpenAI careers page.

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