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Storm2

⚡ Staff Data Scientist
💼 Payments
🌍 Hybrid + New York, NY, USA
💰 $200k – $225k

A high-growth consumer fintech platform is seeking a senior data scientist to elevate their credit and marketplace products. This pivotal role involves developing advanced machine learning models, optimizing algorithms, and designing experiments that directly influence underwriting and portfolio strategies. You will work alongside talented leaders from top tech backgrounds, leveraging your expertise to drive impactful decisions in a dynamic environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of consumer credit technology, working on large-scale models and infrastructure projects that impact thousands of users. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership teams to unlock new value and ensure high-performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop sophisticated machine learning and causality models for credit underwriting and portfolio management
  • Create personalized ranking, pricing, and decision algorithms
  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments to inform product iterations
  • Lead machine learning infrastructure initiatives, including operations and observability
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions
  • Communicate complex insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in model performance, scalability, and reliability

Requirements / Who We’re Looking For:

  • Deep expertise in Python and SQL
  • 5+ years of experience in data science or related roles
  • Strong knowledge of classification, forecasting, and causal inference models
  • Proven experience in experiment design and optimization techniques
  • Ability to translate data into impactful business insights
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts effectively
  • Background in fintech, e-commerce, or related sectors preferred

Why Apply?:

  • Lead projects that directly influence core product performance
  • Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment with high-impact ownership
  • Work in a hybrid setup in one of the world’s most vibrant financial hubs
  • Receive a highly competitive salary with equity and extensive benefits
  • Grow your expertise with cutting-edge machine learning challenges
  • Enjoy flexibility, comprehensive healthcare, and generous leave policies
  • Be part of a mission-driven team transforming consumer finance

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