[Remote] Lead Product Scientist at Paddle

United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Fintech, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced in product analytics and experimentation, ideally within a fintech or payments environment
  • Skilled in statistical methods, causal inference, and experiment design
  • Fluent in SQL and Python for data exploration, modelling, and analysis
  • Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams, influencing decisions through evidence and clarity
  • Passionate about building scalable experimentation frameworks and enabling others to self-serve
  • Curious and commercially minded — you connect analytical results to customer value and business outcomes
  • Excited to operate end-to-end: from defining the question, to running the analysis, to influencing the outcome
  • Motivated by mentoring others and helping to grow a small but high-impact Product Science function

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to define success metrics and ensure every feature can be measured effectively
  • Design and standardise our experimentation process — developing the A/B testing playbook, templates, and guidance that enable consistent, trustworthy experiments across Paddle
  • Lead the analysis of A/B tests and quasi-experiments to quantify product impact and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Explore user behaviour data to surface insights that inform prioritisation, conversion, and retention strategies
  • Build analytical frameworks, dashboards, and models that support product strategy and decision-making
  • Work closely with Analytics Engineering to ensure reliable, well-documented datasets and metrics
  • Coach and support your direct report, providing guidance on analytical methods, communication, and stakeholder management
  • Share insights clearly and persuasively — turning data into stories that influence product direction
  • Contribute to a culture of experimentation, helping teams frame hypotheses, interpret results, and learn faster

Skills

Product Analytics
A/B Testing
Experimentation
SQL
Data Analysis
Success Metrics
User Behavior Analysis

Paddle

Platform for SaaS billing and compliance

About Paddle

Paddle simplifies software sales for SaaS companies by providing a platform that manages billing, payments, tax compliance, and customer support. Its tools allow developers to focus on product development instead of administrative tasks. Paddle's all-in-one solution includes payment processing, subscription management, invoicing, and compliance with international tax laws, helping clients streamline operations and scale efficiently. The company earns revenue through transaction fees and subscription plans, aligning its success with that of its clients. Paddle's platform is flexible, easy to configure, and offers extensive API documentation for seamless integration. It also supports webhook notifications for real-time updates. The goal of Paddle is to be a vital partner for software companies aiming to grow internationally while managing the complexities of tax and compliance.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$283.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation & share options
Private healthcare & mental health coaching
Flexible time off
Learning & development
Family leave
Wellbeing points
Transportation subsidies
Home workstation budget

Risks

Emerging payment platforms may erode Paddle's market share.
Slower SaaS industry growth could impact Paddle's transaction-based revenue model.
Rising churn rates in SaaS could lead to decreased revenue for Paddle.

Differentiation

Paddle offers a unique Merchant of Record model for SaaS companies.
The platform integrates billing, payments, and tax compliance into a single solution.
Paddle's API and webhook features enable seamless integration for developers.

Upsides

Paddle's AI Launchpad supports the growing trend of AI-powered SaaS solutions.
The new billing features cater to the demand for hyperlocalised payments.
Paddle's all-in-one platform is attractive amid rising churn rates and tighter budgets.

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