About the role

  • Perform exploratory and statistical data analysis to identify opportunities for model development and business optimization
  • Design, build, and optimize machine learning models for marketing propensity, personalized loan offers, and next-best-action predictions
  • Prototype solutions using advanced AI techniques to accelerate experimentation
  • Partner with engineering teams to productionize models in a scalable and latency-conscious environment
  • Query and analyze large datasets to uncover business insights and support decision-making
  • Collaborate with business and product stakeholders to define problems, scope analyses, and deliver ad-hoc reports and dashboards
  • Develop reusable frameworks, pipelines, and tools to accelerate model development and deployment
  • Document methodologies, models, and assumptions to ensure clarity, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing
  • Follow ethical AI principles and established guardrails to ensure fairness, transparency, and unbiased predictions.

Requirements

  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of professional experience in data science or machine learning, ideally in fintech, financial services, or a B2B2C environment
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, XGBoost, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with tree-based models (XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost) and neural networks
  • Proficiency in notebooks (Jupyter, Colab, etc.) and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch for model development
  • Familiarity with LLMs and generative AI frameworks (HuggingFace, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, etc.)
  • Experience deploying machine learning models into production environments with considerations for scalability and latency
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex analytical outputs into actionable recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Preferred: Experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for model training and deployment
  • Preferred: Knowledge of MLOps tools and practices (MLflow, Airflow, Kubeflow, Docker, etc.)
  • Preferred: Understanding of credit risk modeling, financial products, or consumer lending
  • Preferred: Experience working with APIs, real-time scoring, and event-driven architectures
  • Authorization: Application asks if you are permanently authorized to work in the United States and about immigration sponsorship (work authorization implied)

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus potential
  • Equity compensation package
  • Flexible Time Off Policy (Take time as you need it)
  • 401(k) with Employer contribution
  • Medical, Dental, Vision – 100% premium paid for employee
  • Flexible hybrid work environment that blends in-office collaboration with the freedom of remote work
  • Opportunity for career growth and challenge
  • Beautiful California East Bay offices in Dublin, CA

Job title

Data Scientist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$160,000 - $185,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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