Staff Data Scientist

GitHub is hiring a Staff Data Scientist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Data Scientist, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East Coast)). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Build and validate models and dashboards What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. GitHub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with data visualization tools • Clear communication skills • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing