Senior Data Scientist

### Who you are
- Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities
- Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail
- Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals
- High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance
- Future Forward - you drive innovation in digital currency to create a new, open financial systems
- 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related quantitative field
- Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or R)
- Solid foundation in statistics and experience applying statistical methods to real-world product or ecosystem data
- Experience driving analytical projects independently, from scoping through delivery
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to clearly communicate complex insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, or Business teams
- Experience working with blockchain data, crypto products, or digital asset ecosystems
- Experience in adjacent industries such as fintech, payments, marketplaces, trading platforms, network platforms, or financial infrastructure
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics, transaction analysis, or network analysis concepts
- Experience with anomaly detection, fraud detection, or risk analytics
- Exposure to tokenomics or stablecoin mechanics
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Arkham, TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic) is a plus

### What the job involves
- Circle is more than USDC. We build a variety of tools that power the digital asset and onchain ecosystem — from programmable wallets to CCTP to ARC and beyond. These products serve developers, blockchains, applications, exchanges, traders, institutions, and individuals worldwide
- We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help us deeply understand how our products — and adjacent ecosystem products — are being used, by whom, and why. You will help drive high-impact analytical work that informs product development, growth strategy, ecosystem health, and risk management
- This role will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, Compliance, and Research teams to turn complex data into actionable insights that shape decision-making
- Analyze product usage and ecosystem dynamics across ARC, CCTP, Chain Expansion, programmable wallets, and future initiatives
- Develop analytical frameworks to understand user behavior, token flows, ecosystem growth, and competitive positioning
- Design and execute end-to-end analyses — from problem framing and data extraction to modeling, interpretation, and communication
- Build statistical models to evaluate token distribution, liquidity movement, user segmentation, and ecosystem health
- Collaborate with Blockchain Researchers and engineers to generate insights from transaction data, network activity, and emerging onchain trends
- Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analyses and clear recommendations
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to raising the overall analytical bar across the team

### Benefits
- Remote-First and Flexible Work - Do your best work from home! Our remote jobs empower you to work around your life schedule. Want to switch up your work spot? We provide access to WeWork locations globally. Need time away? We offer flexible paid time off beyond paid holidays— so you can thrive at work and at rest.
- Health & Well-Being - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. We also keep your emotional well-being top of mind, offering an Employee Wellness Program for all employees and immediate family members globally. We also have various leave options, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Financial Planning - Circle is invested in your future! All part-time and full-time U.S. employees enjoy 401(k) benefits, including up to 4% company matching, and can become owners in Circle through our equity program. Pension plans are also offered in select countries. FSA and HSA accounts are available for U.S. employees, with Circle contributing annually to employee HSA accounts.
- Stipends & Reimbursements - To support our employees and their unique lifestyles, Circle offers a set of stipends and reimbursements (offerings vary by location and enrollment). These include home office, mobile phone, fitness and weight loss, and more!
- Learning & Development - Circle is committed to cultivating experiences internally and externally that promote constant learning in support of Crypto Literacy, as well as operational and interpersonal development that drives growth aligned with career aspirations for employees at all levels of the organization.
- In-Person Connections - Outside of our remote work, we know how important collaborating in-person is. We invest in bringing Circlers together through an annual company-wide conference, local meet ups as well as team and leadership offsites to lock in relationships beyond the screen.