Remote Data Scientist

Description:

• Marqeta is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Toronto, Canada, reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Science.
• The role involves devising metrics, reporting, and data models to support Marqeta’s reconciliation efforts, ensuring accurate transaction data and money movement.
• The Data Scientist will build data pipelines and reports to support automated internal and external stakeholders’ data needs.
• Responsibilities include working with business stakeholders to solve data-related problems, building automation through Python scripting, and supporting ad-hoc analysis to identify emerging trends.
• The position requires collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, Settlement Controls, and Accounting stakeholders to progress against business objectives.
• This role can be performed remotely within Canada, specifically in the Vancouver or Toronto metro areas.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience in data analytics or data science, particularly with large data sets.
• Strong SQL skills are required, including experience writing ETLs.
• Intermediate technical skills in Python, R, or other automation-focused languages are necessary.
• Proficiency with dashboard and/or business intelligence tools such as Looker or Tableau is expected.
• Experience with Git, Snowflake, and Airflow is considered a plus.
• A foundation of integrity and strong character to represent Marqeta’s values consistently is essential.
• The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, a team player, and willing to tackle ambiguous problems.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and delivery skills are required, along with the ability to work in an agile environment.

Benefits:

• Marqeta offers a Flex First working environment, allowing employees to choose their best working location, whether from home or at a company office.
• The base salary range for this position is CAD 81,000 - 108,000, with compensation calibrated to competitive values based on working location.
• Eligible employees receive annual bonuses based on individual performance and the success of the company.
• Benefits include multiple health insurance options, flexible time off, a retirement savings program with company contributions, and equity in a publicly-traded company.
• Additional benefits include family-forming benefits, fertility support, up to 20 weeks of parental leave, free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice.
• Employees receive a monthly stipend to support remote work and annual development dollars for personal growth and development.