# Data Scientist, Payments at Block

- Company: Block
- What the company does: Backed by 500 Global.
- Company website: https://blockblock.io
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Bay Area, CA, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: http://block.xyz/careers/jobs/5214784008?gh_jid=5214784008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/block-data-scientist-payments/

## About the role

We are looking for a quantitative, AI-fluent early-career professional to fill a data science role focused on payments data across Square and Cash App. You will partner closely with Product, Operations, Finance, and Engineering, leveraging data tools to optimize our payments platform from success rate, to cost efficiency, to risk mitigation.

## What they're looking for

- A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with a strong academic record
- Experience working with code at an internship
- Experience working with large datasets using code, including SQL and Python
- Experience using AI tools to accelerate development, improve data workflows, and automate processes
- Strong analytical expertise and business acumen
- Strong ability to communicate with non-technical partners

Tags: Engineering - Data & Data Science