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About the role
We’re looking for a senior Machine Learning Data Scientist to lead our forecasting initiatives. You’ll be one of the founding members of the Forecasting pillar within Strategic Finance Data Science, responsible for building and scaling robust, interpretable, and production-ready forecasting systems. Your models will power critical business decisions by predicting core metrics such as DAU/WAU, revenue, LTV, compute consumption, and profitability. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research)
- 7+ years of experience in applied data science, with deep hands-on exposure to forecasting, predictive modeling, or marketplace systems
- Expertise in time-series forecasting techniques and practical understanding of model trade-offs across performance, explainability, and scalability
- Proficiency in Python , SQL , and tools such as scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and forecasting libraries
- Demonstrated experience with model monitoring, debugging, and long-term maintenance in production environments
- Strong communication and storytelling skills - able to simplify complexity and influence executive stakeholders
More about this role
The Strategic Finance team at OpenAI plays a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term trajectory. We partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams to inform high-stakes decisions through rigorous data science and economic modeling. As part of our expanding Data Science function, we’re building a best-in-class Forecasting capability to drive real-time, data-driven decision-making across user growth, revenue, compute infrastructure, and more.
We are developing scalable forecasting infrastructure to help us understand and anticipate business dynamics in an increasingly complex, usage-based world. Our models are foundational to planning, pricing, operational efficiency, and growth strategy - supporting key investment decisions and unlocking OpenAI’s full potential.
We’re looking for a senior Machine Learning Data Scientist to lead our forecasting initiatives. You’ll be one of the founding members of the Forecasting pillar within Strategic Finance Data Science, responsible for building and scaling robust, interpretable, and production-ready forecasting systems. Your models will power critical business decisions by predicting core metrics such as DAU/WAU,...
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