# Senior Data Scientist, Risk and Support at Block

- Company: Block
- What the company does: Backed by 500 Global.
- Company website: https://blockblock.io
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Bay Area, CA, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: http://block.xyz/careers/jobs/5412922008?gh_jid=5412922008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/block-senior-data-scientist-risk-and-support/

## About the role

The Data Science team at Block turns unique customer and product data into decisions that expand access to financial services. Our Support and Risk team powers decisioning behind Cash App, Afterpay, Square, and the next generation of Operations automation.

## What they're looking for

- A bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, economics, computer science, or a similar quantitative field with 12+ years of experience in a relevant role OR
- A graduate degree in statistics, data science, economics, computer science, or a similar quantitative field with 6-8+ years of experience in a relevant role
- Advanced proficiency with SQL and experience building clear, decision-oriented data visualizations
- Strong product, analytical, and statistical judgment, including the ability to turn ambiguous product, customer, or risk questions into sound analyses, communicate tradeoffs clearly, and support decisions
- Experience using AI tools to improve the speed, quality, and durability of analytical work

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