JobsAnalyticsSenior Data Scientist, Growth
Shakepay

Shakepay

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Analytics

Senior Data Scientist, Growth

RemoteSeniorPosted Aug 17, 2026
SQLPythonSnowflakedbtPosthogStatsigAmplitudeMachine learning+9 more

About this role

Join Shakepay's cross-functional growth squad to drive user acquisition, retention, and monetization through experimentation, statistical analysis, and machine learning. You'll partner with product, marketing, and finance teams to build data-informed growth strategies for millions of Canadian users.

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

Experience with forecasting and KPI design

Strong product and business intuition

Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, finance, and operations

Ability to operate autonomously on ambiguous projects

Strong communication and data storytelling skills

Experience with dashboarding and data visualization tools

Technologies

PythonSQLGitJiraMachine learningSnowflakeData analyticsdbtStatisticsPosthogStatsigAmplitudeCausal inferenceForecastingExperimentationDashboardReporting

Responsibilities

Partner with engineers and designers to improve acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization

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

Champion experimentation frameworks for confident, rapid iteration

Define KPIs and success metrics aligned to measurable outcomes

Apply statistical analysis, forecasting, and machine learning to understand user behavior

Proactively identify high-leverage opportunities through user journey and funnel analysis

Shape squad and company priorities with data-informed perspectives on ROI

Build dashboards, models, and self-serve tools for growth visibility

Maintain shared data layer with the broader data team

Foster culture of experimentation and evidence-based decision-making

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insurancePaid vacationWellness allowanceParental leaveStock optionsRemote workTeam eventsAnnual salary reviewsTraining budget

Amenities

Work from anywhere in CanadaOptional office access in Montreal and Toronto$2,000 annual learning and development budget20 days vacation per year with $1,000 bonus for using all vacationQuarterly team-specific or company-wide offsites

Recruitment process

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Role sits within a cross-functional product squad at Shakepay

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Ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments

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Bonus for experience with Posthog, Statsig, Amplitude, dbt, or Snowflake

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Bonus for lifecycle marketing, customer segmentation, or growth modeling experience

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Fluency in English required due to English-speaking customer base

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AI tools used in hiring process; all decisions made by hiring team

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Shakepay is a regulated investment dealer with $44M in funding

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Over 1.5 million Canadians use the platform