Staff Data Scientist - Forecasting

Intuit

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 77 days ago $185,500$251,000 / year

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TL;DR

As a Staff Data Scientist specializing in Forecasting within Intuit Quickbooks, you will join a dynamic team as a senior-level expert responsible for network capacity planning across complex systems serving millions of small business customers. Your daily tasks include translating business strategies into analytical problems and developing predictive models to inform leadership decisions through experimentation and causal inference methods. You will also define KPI frameworks, mentor junior analysts, and establish analytics standards that scale across the organization. The role requires advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and Generative AI tools, along with expertise in data science, systems thinking, and a deep understanding of AI architectures like GenOS and LLMs. This position offers an opportunity to influence product and technology decisions at scale within Intuit Quickbooks’ expansive ecosystem.

Skills

Python R SQL KPI development experimentation causal inference data science analytics applied statistics Generative AI tools machine learning statistical methods AI architectures LLMs

What you'll do

  • Own and evolve network capacity planning strategy for complex systems within Intuit Quickbooks products.
  • Translate business strategies into analytical problems, developing predictive models and KPI frameworks.
  • Design and maintain forecasting models using statistical, machine learning, and causal inference methods.
  • Lead end-to-end analytics initiatives, including scoping, execution, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Influence product and technology direction as a technical leader and domain expert.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in network capacity planning or operational forecasting with increasing responsibility
  • Deep expertise in data science, analytics, and applied statistics
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and Generative AI tools
  • Strong experience with experimentation methods, causal inference, and KPI development
  • Proven ability to influence strategic decisions beyond immediate team
  • Excellent communication skills for data storytelling and stakeholder engagement
  • Systems thinking mindset with strong business acumen

Market check

Salary context

This $185,500–$251,000 range sits above 90% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,800$197,820

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Intuit

Intuit is a financial software company known for products like TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, helping consumers and small businesses manage their finances and taxes. Industry: Financial Software & Technology

Intuit currently has 112 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $202,500–$274,000 across 102 roles with salary data.

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