Senior Data Scientist

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward. We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

About the Role:

As a Senior Data Scientist for the Core Pricing team, you will serve as a technically-grounded lead who prioritizes hypothesis generation and experimental design. You will focus on the "why" and "what’s next" to drive our regional strategy, moving beyond standard business reporting to build the pricing engines that power our global business. You will be responsible for deep-diving into customer behavior across different segments and geographies to understand the first- and second-order impact of our pricing decisions.

You will report to a Principal Data Scientist and be a key partner for the Head of Pricing. You will be required to be in office 3 days a week based in our Arlington, Virginia office.

You Will:

• Build financial and predictive models to improve pricing strategies and increase revenue.
• Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior to design pricing experiments.
• Collaborate with partners to develop and implement pricing strategies that align with team goals.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to inform pricing strategy.
• Partner with GM, Product, and Finance teams to transform complex datasets into rigorous data products. Act like a bridge between business leaders and the Machine Learning organization.

You Have:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in data science, machine learning engineering, research science, or a related quantitative field.
• Scope & Autonomy: Proven ability to lead complex data projects from conception to completion with minimal supervision, identifying high-leverage opportunities for the business.
• Technical Mastery: Expertise in Python or R for advanced data analysis and predictive modeling, alongside mastery of SQL for complex data extraction.
• Statistical Rigor: Advanced understanding of statistical concepts, including A/B testing, probability theory, and causal inference, applied to real-world business problems.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to look beyond “what happened” to determine “why” and “what's next,” translating complex findings into clear strategic narratives.
• Education: Masters's degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or another quantitative field (PhD preferred).

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000-$210,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

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Our Benefits:

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education and travel benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.