Data Scientist

Posted 17 Hours Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Tel Aviv
Remote
Senior level
Fintech • Payments
Sunbit the buy now, pay later solution built for local service providers and retailers.
The Role
The Data Scientist will develop machine learning models, analyze data for fraud detection, optimize backend infrastructure, and drive performance improvements.
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Description

Sunbit builds financial technology for real life.

Our technology eases the stress of paying for life’s expenses by giving people more options on how and when they pay. Founded in 2016, Sunbit offers a next-generation, no-fee credit card that can be managed through a powerful mobile app, as well as a point-of-sale payment option available at more than 16,000 service locations, including auto dealership service centers, optical practices, dentist offices, veterinary clinics, and specialty healthcare services. Sunbit was included on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list.

The financial technology company has also been named a Most Loved Workplace®, Best Point of Sale Company, and a Top Fintech Startup by CB Insights. We use cutting-edge innovations in financial technology to bring leading data and features that allow individuals to be qualified instantly, making purchases at the point of sale fast, fair, and accessible for consumers from all walks of life. We create value focused on our core values; we work tirelessly to ensure that Sunbit becomes available to everyone, everywhere.

We invite you to #UnleashYourCuriosity and join our ever-growing R&D organization.

About the role :

Sunbit is looking for an experienced, independent team player who has great data & computer science skills, a passion for data, and excellent analytical and algorithmic skills. This role is diverse, encompassing machine learning development, data analysis, and backend engineering. You will play a crucial role in shaping our anti-fraud models and strategies for the company’s core product. Our AI/ML team is part of the R&D group so you will work closely with engineers and product managers as well.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and develop statistical behaviors, study domain-specific data, examine new data sources.
  • Develop state-of-the-art machine learning models end to end, including development, deployment, and continuous improvement.
  • Operate backend infrastructure for training and deploying ML models, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Develop and maintain Python code for translating ML model outputs into financial decisions.
  • Conduct analytical research on our model’s impact on the portfolio, perform ad-hoc analysis for investigating suspicious trends.
  • Strategize and implement changes to enhance portfolio performance.



Requirements

  • Preferably M.Sc or Outstanding Graduate B.sc in quantitative discipline or equivalent (preferably in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another related field with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis)
  • Knowledge of Data Science techniques, algorithms, and processes. Prior knowledge in Anomaly detection field is an advantage 
  • 5+ years of experience (academic experience included).
  • Proficiency in data manipulation and visualization and learning packages (pandas/polars, numpy, scikit-learn, pytorch) 
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL.
  • Excellent analytical and algorithmic skills. Being able to infer conclusions and creatively offer solutions based on data analysis.
  • Excellent teamwork skills.
  • Effective communication skills to explain complex topics in English
  • Strong ownership and independence skills.


Top Skills

Numpy
Pandas
Polars
Python
PyTorch
Scikit-Learn
SQL
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
480 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Sunbit is the preferred buy now, pay later technology of service providers and retailers fulfilling the needs of thousands of local communities. Sunbit eases the stress of buying everyday things by offering access to fast, fair and transparent payment options to people across the credit spectrum. Sunbit technology is offered in-store and online through more than 7,300 locations, including 1 in 4 auto dealership service centers, optical practices, dentist offices and specialty health care services. Payment options through Sunbit can be found at these establishments www.sunbit.com/shop-directory

Loans are made by Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc., dba TAB Bank, which determines qualifications for and terms of credit.

Why Work With Us

Sunbit technology is used to reduce the stress from daily purchases by helping shoppers realize the full potential of their buying power while providing local businesses with tools to sell easier. With experts in machine learning, retail, and financial services, we’re trailblazing new technology that helps lenders open the door to fair financing.

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