Senior/Staff Economist
Tools for HumanitySan Francisco, California, United States
Posted November 12, 2025
205000 - 285000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all.
Job Description
We're hiring an applied Economist at the senior or staff level to help World and Tools for Humanity make better, faster decisions using economic reasoning and empirical rigor. You'll design and analyze experiments, build structural models, and apply causal inference at global scale—informing how we grow the network, design incentives, and evaluate our decisions and operations.
Requirements
- PhD in Economics, Econometrics, or a closely related field
- Deep expertise in at least two of the following areas: Observational causal inference, Experimentation, Structural modeling
- Strong command of Python (pandas/numpy; statsmodels or scikit-learn; PyMC a plus) and SQL for empirical work
- Ability to explain complex economic and statistical ideas simply and precisely
- Practical, collaborative approach—balancing rigor with speed to deliver impact at scale
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan and match
- Life insurance
- Flexible time off
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend