WorkHelix
Data Scientist
$184K–$222K
San Francisco, Ca. · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in data science, applied research, or a closely related field.
About the job
Own and develop the production data science engine behind Workhelix’s Nucleus product, unifying customer data and analyzing where AI can create business value.
What you'll do
- Own the data mart, ETL pipeline, and analyses assessing AI opportunities and observed usage.
- Build and ship production analytical software, visualizations, and tools that help customers and colleagues act on findings.
- Set the data science roadmap by prioritizing customer needs and deciding which analyses become core product capabilities.
What they ask for
- 5+ years in data science, applied research, or a closely related field, with evidence that analyses influenced business decisions.
- Strong programmatic thinking and practical experience with Python and SQL.
- Strong data modeling instincts and experience with modern transformation or semantic layer tooling.
- Depth in machine learning and predictive analytics, NLP, clustering, and working knowledge of causal inference and quasi-experimental design.
Nice to have
- Experience with AWS or equivalent; prior client-facing experience is welcome but not required.
Pay
184K - 222K USD base salary
Tools
Python, SQL, AWS, dbt, Looker, NLP, text embeddings, hierarchical clustering
AI focus
Analyze where AI can create business value, score task-level AI acceleration opportunities, compare opportunities with observed AI usage, and develop actionable guidance. The role also calls for thoughtful use of AI in the employee’s own work.
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