As a Staff Data Scientist specializing in Forecasting within Intuit Quickbooks’ San Diego team, you will lead network capacity planning for systems serving millions of small business customers. Your role involves translating complex business strategies into actionable insights through predictive modeling and KPI frameworks, while also driving experimentation to inform product and technology decisions at scale. You will leverage statistical methods, machine learning, and causal inference to design and maintain forecasting models, and collaborate with stakeholders to establish analytics standards across the organization. Essential skills include advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and Generative AI tools, along with a strong background in data science, systems thinking, and strategic influence.
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, causal inference, and KPI development
Proven ability to influence strategy and decisions beyond immediate team
Excellent data storytelling, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
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–$198,000
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
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San Diego, California, US75 days ago
$185,500–$251,000
Python
R
SQL
KPI development
experimentation
causal inference
data science
analytics
applied statistics
Generative AI tools
machine learning
statistical methods
AI architectures
LLMs
San Diego, California, US31 days ago
$185,500–$251,000
Python
R
SQL
Generative AI tools
KPI development
experimentation
causal inference
data science
analytics
applied statistics
machine learning
statistical methods