
Staff Data Scientist – Fraud & Risk
Socure
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design, develop, and implement advanced deep learning models, including transformers, CNNs, and LSTMs, to address complex fraud and risk challenges.
- Build and optimize models using a variety of input data types, including tabular data, natural language, point clouds, and images.
- Lead the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle: data exploration, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring in production environments.
- Take ownership of project outcomes, data quality, and delivery timelines; proactively escalate issues and work collaboratively to resolve challenges.
- Mentor and share knowledge with peers and junior data scientists, fostering a culture of experimentation, rapid iteration, and continuous learning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams to define data requirements and drive insights that guide strategic decisions.
- Conduct in-depth research to explore new data sources and develop novel algorithms that advance the state of the art in fraud detection.
- Present findings and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders with clarity and influence.
- Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning, applying innovative approaches to real-world problems.
- Model Socure’s embedded leadership competencies: continuous learning, effective communication, accountability, team development, decision making, and managing change.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- 8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields, ideally in a high-growth tech or fintech environment.
- Experience in fraud prevention, risk modeling, or identity verification.
- Years of hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models (such as transformers, CNNs, and LSTMs).
- Experience working with diverse data modalities, such as tabular data, text/language, point clouds, and images.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and major ML libraries/frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
- Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, model evaluation techniques, and data pipeline development.
- Experience with model deployment and monitoring in production environments (specific experience with real-time model inferencing is a plus).
- Experience with LLMs and Agentic AI framework/infrastructure (e.g., LangChain/LangGraph/Ray) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively deliver complex outcomes, mentor others, and influence cross-functional decisions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data problems into actionable business insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to continuous learning, professional integrity, and high standards of business ethics.
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
deep learningtransformersCNNsLSTMsPythonSQLPyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learnmachine learning algorithms
Soft Skills
effective communicationmentoringaccountabilityteam developmentdecision makingmanaging changeproactive deliverycollaborationinfluencecontinuous learning
Certifications
Master’s in Computer SciencePhD in Computer ScienceMaster’s in StatisticsMaster’s in Applied MathematicsMaster’s in Data Science