JobsArtificial IntelligenceScientifique de données principal, Croissance
Shakepay

Shakepay

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Artificial Intelligence

Scientifique de données principal, Croissance

RemoteSeniorPosted Aug 17, 2026
PythonSQLSnowflakeMachine learningdbt+11 more

About this role

Lead data scientist role driving growth analytics at Shakepay, a Canadian bitcoin financial services company. You'll work cross-functionally to identify growth opportunities, build experimentation frameworks, and influence product decisions through statistical analysis and machine learning.

Must have

5+ years experience in data science, growth analytics, or experimentation roles

Strong proficiency in SQL and Python

Deep understanding of experimentation, causal inference, and statistical analysis

Strong product and business intuition linking user behavior to outcomes

Cross-functional experience with marketing, finance, operations, or product teams

Comfort operating autonomously and driving ambiguous projects end-to-end

Strong communication skills to influence decisions through data

Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail

Curiosity and bias for action in fast-paced environments

Solid understanding of dashboard and data visualization tools

Technologies

PythonSQLGitMachine learningTableauSnowflakePower BIData analyticsdbtStatisticsPosthogStatsigAmplitudeCausal inferenceForecastingExperimentation

Responsibilities

Work closely with engineers and designers to improve acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization

Collaborate with marketing, finance, and operations to discover growth opportunities

Support and promote experimentation frameworks for confident product launches

Define KPIs and success metrics to keep teams aligned on measurable outcomes

Apply statistical analysis, forecasting, causal inference, and machine learning techniques

Proactively identify high-impact opportunities through deep user journey analysis

Shape team and company priorities with data-driven perspectives on impact and ROI

Build self-serve dashboards, models, and tools to improve growth visibility

Collaborate with the broader data team to maintain a shared, consistent data layer

Foster a culture of experimentation and evidence-based decision making

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insurancePaid vacationParental leaveEducation assistanceCompetitive salaryStock optionsRemote work

Amenities

Work from anywhere in Canada with optional office access in Montreal and Toronto$2,000 annual budget for courses, certifications, and training20 vacation days per year with $1,000 bonus for using all daysQuarterly team or company outings for in-person connection

Recruitment process

1

Join a team revolutionizing financial services in Canada through bitcoin

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Help scale Shakepay and Bitcoin to all Canadians as crypto adoption grows

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Continuous learning and personal development programs available

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Best ideas win regardless of title or background

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Base salary range is $150,000 - $200,000 CAD with stock options and performance raises

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English proficiency required due to anglophone customer base

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AI tools used to support parts of the hiring process

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Encouraged to apply even if you don't meet all criteria