Data Scientist

Details

The Strategic Finance team at OpenAI partners across Finance, Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market to allocate and deploy resources for high-impact outcomes. As one of the founding Data Scientists on the Strategic Finance Data Science team, you will design, implement, and own critical models, reporting, and analysis that support high-stakes decision-making across Research, Applied, and Go-To-Market teams.

This role requires deep expertise in predictive modeling and causal inference, the ability to work with large, complex data sets, and to surface clear insights for leadership. The role is based in OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters and uses a hybrid work model (three days in-office per week). Relocation assistance is offered to eligible new employees.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in OpenAI's data and systems; partner with Data Engineering, Finance, and other teams to self-serve data and derive critical insights.
• Scale causal inference models to measure the impact of different actions on user growth and financial outcomes.
• Architect customer segmentation frameworks to unlock tailored growth strategies and expand lifetime value.
• Automate standardized reporting and analysis by building data products or agentic solutions.
• Support product pricing and other business decisions with ad hoc analysis.
• Design and deliver dashboards for leadership to track key performance indicators and enable optimal decision-making.
• Manage and lead cross-functional data science projects end-to-end.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in a quantitative field; 7+ years of experience in a highly quantitative role, ideally as an early data scientist at a hyper-growth company or research organization.
• Deep expertise in predictive modeling and causal inference.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with Tableau and other analytical tools.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Proven ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Ability to independently initiate and complete projects, owning them end-to-end.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills when presenting data insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Nice to Have / Additional Fit

• Experience building data products or agentic solutions that automate analysis and reporting.
• Prior experience supporting pricing or other business-decisions with rigorous quantitative analysis.
• Passion for technology and artificial intelligence; first-principles thinking to design solutions from the ground up.

About OpenAI & Other Details

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on ensuring general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Background checks will be administered in accordance with applicable law. More details on benefits and compensation are provided during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay (range listed below), plus equity and performance-related bonuses for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax accounts (Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter accounts), 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays, and paid sick/safe time as required by law.
• Mental health and wellness support, annual learning and development stipend, daily meals in offices, meal delivery credits, and relocation support for eligible employees.