Senior Data Scientist - Algorithms

Posted 10 Days Ago
2 Locations
Remote
5-7 Years Experience
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The Senior Data Scientist will design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for risk and fraud detection, leading technical efforts and collaborating across teams. Key responsibilities include data manipulation using SQL, writing production-grade code, and designing experiments to evaluate model performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Gen Z is the generation of the side hustle. 💪🏻 They’re creators. 👩‍🎤 They’re freelancers. 🧑‍💻 They’re investors. 👩‍💼 And they’re not afraid to take on challenges, especially when it comes to their finances - and we’re here for it.

Step is a next-generation financial services company building a better banking experience to help teens and young adults achieve financial independence and knowledge at an earlier age. We’re on a mission to improve the financial future of the next generation by empowering teens to start their financial journey today. Step is a well-funded Series C company that has raised more than $175M, focused on disrupting the banking industry through a differentiated mobile-first consumer experience.

People love our product. We eclipsed over 5.5M million customers, and if you’re looking to join a fast-growing company with a strong mission and vision that puts people first, we want to meet you!

The role

Step is looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to build and deploy Machine Learning models for all things Risk and Fraud.

What you’ll do

  • Build and Deploy ML Models: You’ll design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to enhance our Risk and Fraud detection systems. These models protect Step and our customers from fraud and financial loss.
  • Lead Technical Efforts: You’ll take the lead in the Risk/Fraud area, providing technical direction and helping shape team’s strategy.
  • Data Manipulation: You’ll use SQL to efficiently fetch, transform, and manipulate data, ensuring it’s ready for model development.
  • Code Development: You’ll write production-grade code to deliver robust machine learning solutions.
  • Design Experiments: You’ll apply statistics to guide experiments, determine appropriate sample sizes, and evaluate model performance.
  • Cross-Function Partnership: Partner with Operations Team to quickly respond to rapidly evolving events.

What we’re looking for

  • 5+ years experience in Data Science or ML Engineering.
  • A graduate degree in statistics, economics, applied mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, or a similar technical field.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent data analysis skills.
  • Experience developing and deploying machine learning models.
  • Experience, but not required, in working in financial systems, including lending or risk/fraud.
Working at Step
  • Competitive salary based on experience, with full medical and dental benefits 💸
  • High potential for growth 📈
  • Stock in an early-stage startup 🤩
  • Flexible WFH and vacation policy 🏝
  • Paid parental Leave 🐣
  • Employee referral program 👯‍♀️👯
  • 401K plan 💪🏻

Top Skills

Python
The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, California
246 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

It isn’t easy learning about money. Schools don’t teach you and families don’t always talk about finances. Traditional banks make it even harder to get ahead by charging fees for standard services like checking accounts, atm's and even spending cards.

Step is a next generation financial services company building the best banking experience to help teens and young adults achieve financial independence and knowledge at an earlier age. Step is founded by a team with 50+ years of combined financial technology experience. Our mission is to create a bank that gives you the tools to become smarter with your money and reward you along your financial journey.

Step gives you a free bank account with no monthly or hidden fees. Track your balance and see your transactions from the Step mobile app. You can also send and receive money instantly on your phone, shop with a personalized spending card and earn rewards for inviting your friends to Step.

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